Question

In the mid-1960s, __________, the counterintelligence program of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), infiltrated and disrupted groups that expressed opposition to mainline American policies, including antiwar groups, civil rights groups, left-wing groups, and white supremacy groups.
ATF
CIA
COINTELPRO
NASA
TSA

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct option is: c. COINTELPRO

Explanation:

COINTELPRO, was the counterintelligence program of the 1960s. It was conducted by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation. The covert and sometimes illegal operations or projects of this program were aimed at targeting groups or individuals belonging to FBI deemed subversive organizations such as the Communist Party, Black Power movement ,environmentalist and animal rights organizations, feminist organizations.