Why was the Kennedy administration uncomfortable with direct action protests like the freedom rides?

a) The administration worried about losing the support of white southern Democrats.
b) The administration actively supported segregation.
c) The administration wanted civil rights groups to focus on economic issues.
d) The administration worried about the potential loss of life.


Answer: a

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