The riot at the Stonewall Inn that began the modern movement for equality for gay males and lesbians was sparked by

A. a raid by police on a bar popular with gay men and lesbians.
B. a feeling in the gay and lesbian community that the police were targeting them for harassment.
C. anti-gay protestors who showed up at the bar.
D. an attempt by a gay couple to hold a marriage ceremony at the bar.
E. a raid by police on a bar popular with gay men and lesbians, and by a feeling in the gay and lesbian community that the police were targeting them for harassment.


Answer: E

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