How did the Rodney King verdict reveal differences between whites and blacks regarding American justice?
A) Blacks and whites came together to support the verdict.
B) Blacks saw the acquittal of the police officers as an example of injustice while whites saw it as preserving law and order.
C) Blacks and whites came together to oppose the verdict.
D) Blacks saw the fact that Rodney King was released as evidence that the American court system favored rich people while whites saw it as injustice.
Answer: B
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