Question

question 8 of 10

the deaths of george floyd, manuel ellis, and breonna taylor within a two-month period caused

a. labor shortages.
b. civil unrest.
c. large-scale public protests.
d. deployment of the national guard.

Explanation:

Analyze the historical context of the events

The deaths of George Floyd, Manuel Ellis, and Breonna Taylor occurred in early 2020. These events sparked widespread demonstrations across the United States and globally.

Evaluate the options against historical outcomes

• Option A (labor shortages) is incorrect; these were primarily caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and economic shifts.
• Option B (civil unrest), Option C (large-scale public protests), and Option D (deployment of the National Guard) all occurred, but the primary, direct, and most comprehensive immediate result that encompasses the nationwide movement was large-scale public protests demanding racial justice and police reform.

Answer:

• A. labor shortages.
• B. civil unrest.
• C. large-scale public protests. (Correct answer)
• D. deployment of the National Guard.