What effect did the lynching of Emmett Till have on young black Americans?
A) It frightened many. Young people would take only a small role in the civil rights movement because of their fear.
B) It made many young black men turn to violence, crime, and terrorism.
C) Because Till had been a war hero, many young blacks enlisted in the army.
D) It infuriated many of them and caused them to fight its ever happening again.
Answer: D
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