Many Observers Could Interpret the Events of Ferguson, Along with the August

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Multiple Choice

Many observers could interpret the events of Ferguson, along with the August 5 shooting of John Crawford and the death of Eric Garner in Staten Island, New York, as evidence of

• A)escalating black-on-black violence.
• B)renewed white-on-black hatred
• C)systemic police mistreatment of blacks.
• D)continuous black-on-white crimes.

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Definitions:

Moral Suasion

The abolitionist strategy that sought to end slavery by persuading both slaveowners and complicit northerners that the institution was evil.

Moral Reform Groups

Organizations that emerged, particularly in the 19th century, with the goal of improving society by combating perceived moral failings, such as alcohol consumption, gambling, and prostitution.

Gilded Age

A term describing the late 19th century period in the United States marked by rapid industrialization, economic growth, and ostentatious wealth among the upper class.

Middle-Class Reformers

Individuals or groups typically from the middle socioeconomic class advocating for social, economic, or political reforms.