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Unit 8 – The Postwar Period and Cold War, 1945–1980
Topic 8.10
What was the role of television in the Civil Rights Movement during the 1960s?
It portrayed civil rights leaders as violent agitators, turning public sentiment against them.
It mostly ignored the movement, focusing on entertainment shows instead.
It provided a platform for segregationists to spread their views unopposed.
It broadcasted protests and police brutality, promoting national attention.
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AP US History - 8.10 The African American Civil Rights Movement (1960s)
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