Multiple Nooses Found At Amazon Site In 1 Month

Multiple Nooses Found At Amazon Site In 1 Month

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An eighth noose was found at an Amazon construction site in Connecticut, leading to tensions between Amazon and the NAACP. The NAACP was denied a meeting with Amazon employees and instead held a news conference. Police surrounded the NAACP at the site, raising concerns about racial attitudes. The state shut down the site again, and a $1000 reward was offered for information leading to an arrest.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was discovered at the Amazon construction site in Connecticut?

A new building design

An eighth noose

A rare artifact

A hidden treasure

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the NAACP hold a news conference with local officials?

Because Amazon did not allow them to meet with employees

To celebrate a community event

To discuss the construction progress

To announce a new partnership with Amazon

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reaction of the Windsor police when the NAACP leaders arrived at the site?

They welcomed them warmly

They offered them protection

They ignored them

They surrounded the NAACP leaders

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of behavior did the NAACP leaders attribute to Amazon's actions?

Cooperative

Arrogant

Friendly

Indifferent

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What incentive is being offered for information leading to an arrest?

$500

$1000

$2000

$1500