Of the following statements, which one is the most accurate in terms of events that sparked the Elaine Race Riots?

Question

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People took to the streets to protest the state’s involvement in the war.
People took to the streets to protest the state’s involvement in the war.

The downturn in the economy led to food shortages and long food lines.
The downturn in the economy led to food shortages and long food lines.

African Americans had served in the war and felt more empowered to speak out against Jim Crow laws.
African Americans had served in the war and felt more empowered to speak out against Jim Crow laws.

The flu epidemic of 1918 caused widespread panic.
The flu epidemic of 1918 caused widespread panic.

Answer 1

African Americans had served in the war and felt more empowered to speak out against Jim Crow laws.