Watts Riot in Los Angeles, August 1965 (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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Which two major civil rights laws were passed in 1964 and 1965?
Which two major civil rights laws were passed in 1964 and 1965?
Civil Rights Act & Voting Rights Act
Who was arrested on 11 August 1965, triggering the Watts riot?
Who was arrested on 11 August 1965, triggering the Watts riot?
Marquette Frye
How many days did the Watts riot last?
How many days did the Watts riot last?
Six days
How many California National Guard troops were deployed to stop the riot?
How many California National Guard troops were deployed to stop the riot?
Over 14,000 troops
How many people were killed during the Watts riot?
How many people were killed during the Watts riot?
34 people
What percentage of riot participants were children and young people?
What percentage of riot participants were children and young people?
Approximately 70%
How much property damage resulted from the Watts riot?
How much property damage resulted from the Watts riot?
Exceeded $40 million
How many racial violence outbreaks occurred in US cities from 1964-68?
How many racial violence outbreaks occurred in US cities from 1964-68?
239 outbreaks in over 200 cities
Which four problems characterized inner-city areas before the riot?
Which four problems characterized inner-city areas before the riot?
Unemployment, crime, poor housing, police
What paradox explains why riots occurred despite civil rights victories?
What paradox explains why riots occurred despite civil rights victories?
Legal equality but social inequality