Which of the following is considered one of the sources of tension preceding the Los Angeles riots of 1992?
A. The failure of Congress to renew the Voting Rights Act
B. The all-white composition of the Los Angeles City Council
C. The dramatic increase in hate crimes against ethnic minorities in Los Angeles
D. Strained relations between African Americans and Korean immigrants
Answer: D
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