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In 1965 the all-star game for the American Football League was held in New Orleans, Louisiana. When many African American

players were refused service in taxi cabs and restaurants in the city in the months leading up to the event, the game was moved
to Houston, Texas.
What is the MOST LIKELY explanation for this change?
es )
A)
New Orleans was considered too small.
B)
White citizens demanded the game be moved.
c)
Houston had a bigger stadium in operation
D)
Black players threatened to boycott the game.

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Answer: D) Black players threatened to boycott the game.

Explanation: I had this question and answered it correctly.

User Fabian Mebus
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B is more likely to be because back in 1965 there was a lot of racism so it’s more likely to be B
User Andrey Prokhorov
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