Question
How were the events at Lester Maddox's Pickrick Cafeteria in 1964 representative of Georgia's social climate?
A.
The events illustrated citizens' fear of communism and Soviet spies.
B.
The events illustrated public opposition to the draft and the Vietnam War.
C.
The events illustrated public outrage over the murder of Martin Luther King Jr.
D.
The events illustrated citizens' opposition to desegregation in the state
A.
The events illustrated citizens' fear of communism and Soviet spies.
B.
The events illustrated public opposition to the draft and the Vietnam War.
C.
The events illustrated public outrage over the murder of Martin Luther King Jr.
D.
The events illustrated citizens' opposition to desegregation in the state
Answers
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D. The events illustrated citizens' opposition to desegregation in the state.
The events at Lester Maddox's Pickrick Cafeteria in 1964 are best represented by option D, as they reflected the broader social climate of Georgia at the time, which was marked by resistance to desegregation and civil rights advancements. Maddox became known for his staunch opposition to integration and his actions at his cafeteria, including refusing service to Black customers, highlighted the racial tensions and opposition to desegregation prevalent in the state.
The events at Lester Maddox's Pickrick Cafeteria in 1964 are best represented by option D, as they reflected the broader social climate of Georgia at the time, which was marked by resistance to desegregation and civil rights advancements. Maddox became known for his staunch opposition to integration and his actions at his cafeteria, including refusing service to Black customers, highlighted the racial tensions and opposition to desegregation prevalent in the state.