How Did Whites Such as William E

question 27

Multiple Choice

How did whites such as William E.Dowling interpret the causes of the Detroit race riot?

• A) Racism had been the primary force in the riot, and whites should work toward better relations with blacks.
• B) Blacks were too aggressive in pushing for rights, and they were under communist influence.
• C) The police had acted too harshly and should be punished.
• D) The NAACP's language of violence and retaliation was not part of protected First Amendment speech and was a primary cause of black anger.

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