Question

Which of the following identifies the central idea of the text?

A
The Civil Rights Movement must remain peaceful in the struggle against injustice because using violence would cost the movement the public's support.
B
There have been times in history when violence was necessary to resolve mankind's problems, but the Civil Rights Movement is not one of those moments.
C
Too many American leaders have been willing to accept violence, and it will not be possible to achieve equality if they don't adopt King's peaceful activism.
D
Citizens and leaders must work together to reject violence and promote peace, which will allow them to fulfill the goals of the Civil Rights Movement and eradicate racial injustice.

Answer 1

B: There have been times in history when violence was necessary to resolve mankind's problems, but the Civil Rights Movement is not one of those moments.

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