Question

This excerpt is from remarks President Lyndon B. Johnson made at the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. This act flows from a clear and simple wrong. Its only purpose is to right that wrong. Millions of Americans are denied the right to vote because of their color. This law will ensure them the right to vote. The wrong is one which no American, in his heart, can justify. The right is one which no American, true to our principles, can deny. Which statement from this excerpt is a fact and not an opinion? A. “This act flows from a clear and simple wrong.” B. “Millions of Americans are denied the right to vote because of their color.” C. “The wrong is one which no American, in his heart, can justify.” D. “The right is one which no American, true to our principles, can deny.”

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is B. Millions of Americans are denied the right to vote because of their color.

Explanation:

Sadly, the US has always had a long history of racism. It is common in certain areas. While is true there have been important characters representing different movements to eradicate racism which have succeeded there still are places or people that show resistance/denial to it.

Answer B is a fact because is something one can witness or worse, be a victim of it.

Answer 2

The correct answer is B.