Question

Which occurred in the wake of King's assassination in 1968?

Answer 1

Answer:

Among the options given on the question the correct answer is option A.

Riots broke out in more than one hundred cities across the United States as people grieved.

Explanation: Martin Luther king jr was one of the activist and leader of African Americans. He was one of the leading character of the Civil rights movement and for the racial equality. He was also known for his non violent activities to express their demand.

However, he was assassinated on April 4, 1968 by James Earl Ray. After King's assassination one of the most memorable unrest occurred in the history of USA. The riot broke out more than one hundred cities across the United States by the supporters of Martin Luther. The people involved in the riot were mostly African Americans and they were deeply hurt by the death of Martin Luther King.

Nothing like this riot was experience after the civil war. Washington DC,Baltimore, Kansas  and Chicago was the most violated cities.The business of white Americans was more vulnerable for attack but the church and schools of white Americans were largely spared.