In Addition to Despising Racism, What Motivated President Truman to Push

question 85

Multiple Choice

In addition to despising racism, what motivated President Truman to push for civil rights?

• A) He hoped to gain reparations for African-Americans who had descendants that had been slaves.
• B) He wanted to increase the number of black voters in the Republican Party.
• C) It was part of his strategy to win reelection.
• D) He thought it would silence Joe McCarthy in his attempt to weed out communism.
• E) He wanted to protect jobs for women.

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