When confronting antiwar protesters in the 1960s, the police were driven by racially focused hatred and in unsophisticated rage focused against
A) immigrants
B) politicians
C) middle class college students
D) none of the above

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The antiwar protests of the 1960s were primarily made up of middle-class college students who were protesting the Vietnam War. The police response to these protests was often violent and driven by hatred and rage against the protesters. This was not focused on immigrants or politicians, but rather on the students themselves. Therefore, the best choice is C) middle class college students.

When Confronting Antiwar Protesters in the 1960s, the Police Were