Public Backlash in the Treyvon Martin Case in Which a Black

question 22

Multiple Choice

Public backlash in the Treyvon Martin case in which a black teenager was shot to death and his assailant defended his actions by claiming protection under Florida's "stand your ground" law prompted:

• A) State legislatures to consider changing their regulation on civil rights.
• B) Businesses to distance themselves from the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC).
• C) Walmart to stop selling guns and ammunition at its retail stores.
• D) Businesses like Amazon.com, Coca Cola, Kraft Foods to stand up to civil rights groups.

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