Newark Riot, 1967 (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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What ranking did Newark have for substandard housing in 1967?
What ranking did Newark have for substandard housing in 1967?
Highest percentage in the USA
What controversial building plan angered Newark's black community in 1967?
What controversial building plan angered Newark's black community in 1967?
New Jersey College of Medicine on 50 acres
What event triggered the Newark riot in July 1967?
What event triggered the Newark riot in July 1967?
Arrest of a black taxi driver
How long did the Newark riot last?
How long did the Newark riot last?
Four days
What action did the National Guard take on the third day of the riot?
What action did the National Guard take on the third day of the riot?
Opened fire on rioters
How many black Americans were killed during the Newark riot?
How many black Americans were killed during the Newark riot?
26
How old was Edward Moses, who was killed during the riot?
How old was Edward Moses, who was killed during the riot?
10 years old
When did President Johnson establish the Kerner Commission?
When did President Johnson establish the Kerner Commission?
28th July 1967
What was the Kerner Commission's central conclusion about America?
What was the Kerner Commission's central conclusion about America?
Moving toward two societies, separate & unequal
What three principles did the Kerner Commission propose for action?
What three principles did the Kerner Commission propose for action?
Scale, Speed, Innovation