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abbas alkurdi
on Oct 28, 2024
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Which of the following is true of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party of 1964?
A) Its delegates were certified as the true Democrats of Mississippi.
B) Its delegation challenged the delegation of regular Mississippi Democrats at the Democratic National Convention.
C) Its delegation was totally ignored at the Democratic National Convention.
D) It was composed of white, middle-class racists who challenged the predominately African-American delegation of Mississippi Democrats.
Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party
An American political party created in 1964 as a branch of the civil rights movement, aiming to challenge the legitimacy of the Mississippi Democratic Party, which upheld racial segregation.
Democratic National Convention
A series of political conventions where the Democratic Party of the United States nominates its presidential and vice presidential candidates and outlines the party platform.
- Acquire knowledge about the role and repercussions of the civil rights movement under the Kennedy and Johnson administrations, focusing on significant statutes and the involvement of young campaigners.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the role and repercussions of the civil rights movement under the Kennedy and Johnson administrations, focusing on significant statutes and the involvement of young campaigners.