Question

What was one of the causes of the race riots that occurred in the United States during the late-1960s?

resistance to the Vietnam War draft
protests against desegregation in Southern cities
widespread poverty among inner-city African Americans
political agitation by leaders of the Black Power movement

Answer 1

The correct answer is widespread poverty among inner-city African-Americans.

During the late 1960's, African-Americans were still struggling to be treated equally in the United States. Even though the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed, African-American men and women still faced discrimination when searching for a job. This resulted in widespread poverty among African-American citizens. This lack of opportunity caused agitation and fighting, leading to the aforementioned race riots.