What factors contributed to the watts riots of 1965?
a) racism against white officers
b) fear that segregation would end
c) frustration with civil rights movement
d) anger over widespread racism

The correct answer is D) anger over widespread racism

Explanation:

The Watts riots of 1965 broke out in Los Angeles after an African American motorist, Marquette Frye, was pulled over and arrested by a white Highway Patrolman who suspected Frye was driving under the influence. The argument about racial profiling soon escalated into a fight with the police. Though this incident detonated the riots, it was the consequence of a climate of racial segregation, inequality and African Americans being excluded from high-paying jobs and affordable housing.

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