For years, Black citizens tried to change the laws. Audrey's parents sued the city, saying that Audrey had the right to play in any park. In 1962, a judge ordered the city to open the parks to everyone. Instead, Birmingham closed all of them.
Which of the following is a strong premise that is important in understanding the text?
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Racism was deeply rooted in Birmingham.
Racism was deeply rooted in Birmingham.
The people of Birmingham respected the courts.
The people of Birmingham respected the courts.
White people in Birmingham were open to change.
White people in Birmingham were open to change.
Black people in Birmingham accepted unjust laws.
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The strong premise that is important in understanding the text is:
Racism was deeply rooted in Birmingham.
This premise helps to explain why Black citizens faced such obstacles in their attempts to change the laws, including the reaction of the city government to close the parks instead of opening them to everyone.
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