Question

The Black Panther Party believed that
African Americans should not fight against oppression.
African Americans were responsible for solving their own problems.
sit-ins and freedom rides were the best way to bring about change.
African Americans could gain equality through political organizations.

Answer 1

African Americans were responsible for solving their own problems.

The Black Panther Party advocated self-determination and community control, promoted armed self-defense against police brutality, and ran community programs (free breakfasts, health clinics). They rejected the idea that only nonviolent tactics like sit-ins and freedom rides were sufficient.