Asked by
Allante Meadows
on Dec 10, 2024Verified
Why are the riots in American cities during the 1960s best understood as battles?
A) The Department of Defense deployed regular army units to suppress these uprisings.
B) African-American rioters often had received military training in Cuba and Venezuela.
C) Urban blacks saw the predominantly white police force as an occupying army.
D) Rioters frequently employed weapons otherwise only used in military combat operations.
E) Riot squads were organized by the Department of Defense.
Riots
Public disturbances against authority or between groups, characterized by violence, chaos, and possible destruction of property, often sparked by social or economic grievances.
Department Of Defense
The federal department charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government relating directly to national security and the United States armed forces.
Military Training
The process of educating and preparing individuals for service in the armed forces, including physical conditioning, tactical skills, and discipline development.
- Evaluate the tactics and philosophies inherent in the African-American civil rights movement.
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Learning Objectives
- Evaluate the tactics and philosophies inherent in the African-American civil rights movement.