Exploring the 1967 Detroit Riot

The video discusses the history of the Detroit police department's reputation, particularly in 1967, highlighting racial tensions and police actions. It covers the government's response to the unrest and the significant Blind Pig incident. The narrative distinguishes between rebellion and revolution, emphasizing the need for new societal values and institutions.

What was the racial composition of the Detroit Police Department in 1967?

• Overwhelmingly white

• Majority Hispanic

• Evenly mixed

• Majority African-American

How was the Detroit Police Department viewed by the African-American community in 1967?

• As a community partner

• As a supportive force

• As an occupying army

• As a neutral entity

What was the federal government's stance on intervening in local law enforcement issues during the 1967 riots?

• Always intervene

• Intervene only in extraordinary circumstances

• Never intervene

• Intervene at the discretion of local officials

What event triggered the 1967 rebellion in Detroit?

• A community meeting

• A peaceful protest

• A police raid on a Blind Pig

• A political rally

What was the community's reaction to the police raid on the Blind Pig?

• Outpouring of rage

• Organized protest

• Indifference

• Support for the police

How did the media describe the events of July 1967 in Detroit?

• A political rally

• A peaceful protest

• A breakdown of law and order

• A community celebration

What term did most Detroit blacks use to describe the 1967 events?

• Revolution

• Protest

• Rebellion

• Riot

What was one significant outcome of the urban rebellions in the 1960s?

• Economic prosperity for all

• Complete eradication of racism

• Admission of blacks to high positions in institutions

• End of police brutality

What did the 1967 rebellion fail to achieve according to the narrator?

• New values and institutions for inner-city youth

• Complete political reform

• Immediate economic growth

• Total peace in the community

What is required to address the chaos in inner cities according to the narrator?

• More police presence

• Economic growth

• A radical revolution in values

• Increased federal intervention