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Why did a riot erupt in Houston in 1917?
 
  A) Houston police killed a small black child.
  B) Houston police raped a young black woman.
  C) Black soldiers were angry at the racism of the police in the segregated city.
  D) Blacks in the city burned city hall in an attempt to protest discrimination.

Question 2

By 1981, women's earning had fallen to ________ percent of men's wages.
 
  A) 49 B) 59 C) 79 D) 69



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

B



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