Assignment task:
Describe key issues of civil rights that continue to impact American politics. Which of the following statements regarding the impact of the Black Lives Matter movement are true? Correct Answer(s) The Black Lives Matter movement was only supported by about 20 percent of Americans and primarily only among Black Americans, so the movement had virtually no impact on public opinion pertaining to policing. Press Space to open The Black Lives Matter movement had an important role in completely reforming criminal justice and policing policies nationally, eliminating qualified immunity for law enforcement, enacting stricter policies on the use of force, and ending racial profiling. Press Space to open The Black Lives Matter movement mobilized collective action through public demonstrations with an estimated 20 to 26 million participants during spring 2020. Press Space to open The Black Lives Matter movement was supported by 67 percent of Americans across racial groups, and during the period between 2016 and 2020, Americans' views on policing became less positive. Press Space to open Incorrect Answer(s)