In Explaining the Race Riots of 1967 and 1968, Reverend

question 103

Multiple Choice

In explaining the race riots of 1967 and 1968, Reverend Jesse Jackson noted that the riots occurred "in the middle of rising expectations and the increased, though inadequate, social spending." His analysis best reflects __________ as a source of aggression.

• A) thwarted expectations
• B) discrimination and direct provocation
• C) catharsis
• D) the discomfort caused by the "long, hot summer"

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Definitions:

Germ Layer

Layers of cells in the early embryo that develop into all the organs and tissues of the body, including the ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm.

Bone And Cartilage

Connective tissues in animals; bones provide structural support and protection, while cartilage reduces friction and acts as a cushion between joints.

Ectoderm

The outermost of the three primary layers in an embryo, from which the skin, nervous system, and sense organs develop.

Germ Layer

One of the three primary layers of cells (ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm) in the very early embryo, from which all tissues and organs develop.