Understanding Civil Disorders and Racism

What was the main focus of congressional movement on Capitol Hill as discussed in the first section?

• Economic reforms

• Investigating committees and law enforcement

• Environmental policies

• Healthcare legislation

During the commission's initial meeting, what did John Lindsay and Fred Harris believe were the root causes of racial unrest?

• Cultural differences

• Poverty and a sense of powerlessness

• Urban development issues

• Lack of education

What was Tech Thorton's perspective on the commission's purpose?

• To promote cultural understanding

• To focus on law enforcement to prevent future uprisings

• To address economic disparities

• To improve educational opportunities

What term did some commission members find too harsh, leading to a debate?

• Discrimination

• Racism

• Prejudice

• Intolerance

For whom was the commission's report primarily written, according to the final section?

• Black Americans

• White Americans

• All Americans

• Government officials