The answer is "said". I just took the test.
Sentences are composed of subjects and predicates. The subject is the "doer" in a sentence, or what the sentence is about. A simple predicate is simply the main verb. Each sentence must have a main verb, and the easiest way to find it is to look for a word that shows action.
This would be a "sentence"--something that contains a main clause, a subject and an action or linking verb, and makes sense on its own. It needs nothing else.
Answer: culminating with a miscarriage of justice because of the inherent racism in American society.
Explanation: hope this helps