The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) during the Civil Rights era under J. Edgar Hoover
A. Was usually accused by African Americans of being sympathizers to white supremacy
B. Usually defended activists from harassment and from attacks by whites
C. Was instrumental in helping get important leaders such as Martin Luther King out of prison when they were wrongfully put there
D. Was so powerful that it held files that detailed almost every legal and illegal activity of politicians and leaders of the U.S.
E. Both A and D only

Question

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) during the Civil Rights era under J. Edgar Hoover
A. Was usually accused by African Americans of being sympathizers to white supremacy
B. Usually defended activists from harassment and from attacks by whites
C. Was instrumental in helping get important leaders such as Martin Luther King out of prison when they were wrongfully put there
D. Was so powerful that it held files that detailed almost every legal and illegal activity of politicians and leaders of the U.S.
E. Both A and D only

Accepted Answer

∻Answer∻ ⚹ D. Was so powerful that it held files that detailed almost every legal and illegal activity of politicians and leaders of the U.S. ⚹ ∻Key Concept∻ ⚹ FBI Surveillance during the Civil Rights Movement ⚹ ∻Explanation∻ ⚹ During the Civil Rights era, the FBI, under the direction of J. Edgar Hoover, was known for its extensive surveillance and intelligence-gathering operations. This included keeping detailed files on political figures and activists, which often contained both legal and illegal activities. The FBI's Counterintelligence Program (COINTELPRO) specifically targeted civil rights leaders, such as Martin Luther King Jr., with the aim of discrediting and disrupting their activities. While the FBI was accused of sympathizing with white supremacist views (option A), this is not universally acknowledged as the sole characterization of the FBI's stance during this period. Options B and C are incorrect as the FBI often worked against civil rights activists rather than defending or assisting them. ⚹◊How did the FBI's surveillance and actions during the Civil Rights era impact the movement and its leaders?⍭ Generate me a similar question◊

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