How did the president of the nation's largest black college, Southern University in Baton Rouge, react to the African American sit-ins that were taking place near his college?

A. He suspended the sit-in leaders and forced the entire student body to reapply for admission.
B. He hailed them as young heroes of the Movement that was taking place throughout the South.
C. He helped the student leaders of the Movement assess their experiences and plan future actions.
D. He allowed student sit-in leaders to establish the first chapter of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) on his campus.


Answer: A

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