Why did civil rights strategists opt to pursue their cause in the courts?
A) They knew that Southern Democrats in Congress would block any civil rights legislation.
B) They knew that Republicans in Congress would block any civil rights legislation.
C) They knew that the president would veto any civil rights legislation.
D) They knew that the white population would react violently to any legislation not prompted by courts.
A
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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What will be an ideal response?