Protesters Set Fire To Minneapolis Police Precinct

Protesters Set Fire To Minneapolis Police Precinct

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Protests erupted in the Twin Cities over George Floyd's death, leading to unrest and police clashes. Demonstrators set fire to a police precinct, and similar unrest occurred in Saint Paul. Legal proceedings are ongoing, with no charges yet against the officers involved. President Trump criticized local leadership and threatened military intervention, sparking controversy on social media.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did demonstrators take at the Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct building?

They painted murals on the walls.

They set fires to the building.

They organized a sit-in protest.

They held a peaceful vigil.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the response of the police to the protesters near the station?

They called for backup from the National Guard.

They fired pepper spray and used batons.

They used tear gas.

They joined the protest.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the situation in Saint Paul during the protests?

The city was under a curfew.

The protests were peaceful.

Over 170 businesses were damaged or looted.

The police arrested all protesters.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did President Trump threaten to do if the Minneapolis mayor did not control the situation?

Send in troops to restore order.

Declare a state of emergency.

Hold a press conference.

Impose a city-wide curfew.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Twitter flag one of President Trump's tweets?

It was promoting a political campaign.

It was a personal attack on an individual.

It violated rules against glorifying violence.

It contained false information.