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Which statement BEST explains how television impacted the Civil Rights Movement?

A.
Popular prime-time television shows that included African American characters in starring roles angered many white Americans and slowed progress in the Civil Rights Movement for several years.

B.
News coverage of demonstrations, particularly police violence toward demonstrators, helped many white Americans sympathize with African Americans and their fight for civil rights.

C.
Popular prime-time television shows that included likable African Americans caused African Americans to demand improved civil rights.

D.
News coverage of demonstrations, particularly those that disrupted the peace and complicated the routine functioning of daily life, caused many white Americans to further resent African Americans.

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B

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