Why Did Anita Hill Testify Against Clarence Thomas Before a Congressional

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Multiple Choice

Why did Anita Hill testify against Clarence Thomas before a congressional committee in 1991?

• A) She wanted to support his bid for Supreme Court justice.
• B) She agreed to testify after considerable pressure from the judiciary.
• C) She was forced to testify or remain in contempt of court and Congress.
• D) Her answers to confidential questions in a sexual harassment case were leaked to the press, so she agreed to appear before the committee.

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