Question

It is destroying the amicable relations between the white and Negro races that have been created through 90 years of patient effort by the good people of both races. It has planted hatred and suspicion where there has been heretofore friendship and understanding.

–Southern Manifesto,
March 12, 1956

Which statement best summarizes the message of this passage?

African Americans and whites got along well until the Brown ruling.

The Brown ruling worsened relations between African Americans and whites.

Whites will never agree with the Brown ruling.

Answer 1

"The Brown ruling worsened relations between African Americans and whites."

This best matches the passage's claim that "it" (the decision) is destroying amicable relations and planting hatred and suspicion.