The Brutal Death of James Byrd,Jr

question 16

Multiple Choice

The brutal death of James Byrd,Jr.in Jasper and the events following his death illustrate that

• A) racism in Texas is still acceptable and prevalent.
• B) racism in Texas is neither dominant nor respectable.
• C) Texas public officials are unable to administer justice.
• D) no progress has been made in racial relations in Texas.
• E) all of the above are true.

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