Watts riot video

What event triggered the initial unrest in the neighborhood?

• The arrest of two young men by police

• A fire in a local building

• A protest against housing conditions

• A community meeting gone wrong

What was the community's immediate reaction to the arrests?

• They held a vigil for the arrested individuals

• They called for a city-wide strike

• They gathered and rumors of police brutality spread

• They organized a peaceful protest

How did the situation escalate on the night of the initial clashes?

• The community leaders successfully calmed the crowd

• The number of people in the streets increased significantly

• The rioters dispersed peacefully

• The police withdrew from the area

What was one of the significant actions taken by the rioters during the night?

• They organized a charity event

• They set up a community meeting

• They overturned and burned cars

• They held a peaceful march

What prompted the involvement of the National Guard?

• A request from the local community

• The escalation of looting and rioting in daylight

• A direct order from the President

• A peaceful protest turning violent

What was the response of the authorities to the ongoing unrest?

• They enforced curfews and made arrests

• They evacuated the neighborhood

• They held a press conference

• They declared a state of emergency

What was the state of Los Angeles by the evening after the unrest?

• Completely evacuated

• Celebrating a successful resolution

• Hot, quiet, tense, and dangerous

• Calm and peaceful

How many people were reported dead by the end of the events?

• 10

• 35

• 28

• 15