Question

question 4 of 10
which was one major source of conflict during the civil rights movement of
the 1940s to 1950s?

a. the plessy v. ferguson decision

b. the american civil war

c. the murder of emmett till

d. the desegregation of the georgia railroad

Explanation:

• Option A: The Plessy v. Ferguson decision was in 1896, not the 1940s - 1950s.
• Option B: The American Civil War was in the 1860s, not relevant to the 1940s - 1950s civil rights conflict.
• Option C: The murder of Emmett Till in 1955 was a major event that galvanized the civil rights movement during the 1940s - 1950s, sparking outrage and contributing to conflict over racial injustice.
• Option D: The desegregation of the Georgia Railroad was part of earlier civil rights efforts (late 1800s - early 1900s) and not a major conflict source in the 1940s - 1950s.

Answer:

C. The murder of Emmett Till