What event sparked the riots in South Central Los Angeles in May of 1992?
A. Bill Clinton winning the Democratic presidential nomination
B. the beginning of the Gulf War
C. the acquittal of O.J. Simpson on charges of murder
D. the acquittal of four white police officers in the beating of Rodney King
Answer: D
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