The Black Panthers

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1. The Black Panthers were easily recognisable as they wore...

  • black jackets and trousers, blue shirts and a beret.
  • white suits and a beret.
  • blue suits, white shirts and a beret.
  • black suits, blue shirts and a top hat
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2. By the end of 1968, they had ... members, there were Black Panther groups in ... cities and the government saw them as a real threat.

  • By the end of 1968, they had 1,800 members, there were Black Panther groups in 26 cities and the government saw them as a real threat.
  • By the end of 1968, they had 500 members, there were Black Panther groups in 7 cities and the government saw them as a real threat.
  • By the end of 1968, they had 5,000 members, there were Black Panther groups in 25 cities and the government saw them as a real threat.
  • By the end of 1968, they had 4,000 members, there were Black Panther groups in 34 cities and the government saw them as a real threat.

3. Where was the Black Panther Party set up?

  • Alameda, Oregon
  • Selma, Alabama
  • Oakland, California
  • Berkeley, Ontario

4. When was the Black Panther Party set up?

  • October 1966
  • November 1968
  • June 1946
  • September 1963

5. In what way could the Black Panthers be described as charitable?

  • They set up community projects providing free breakfasts and healthcare in poor black areas.
  • They gave money to the police them to help them with the protection of black Americans.
  • They worked in hospitals throughout America for no charge.

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