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6. They gradually lost influence and were disbanded in which year?

  • 1969
  • 1982
  • 1974
  • 1970

7. 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

8. In 1969, ... Panthers were killed and ... were injured in clashes with the police.

  • In 1969, 27 Panthers were killed and 700 were injured in clashes with the police
  • In 1969, 18 Panthers were killed and 281 were injured in clashes with the police
  • In 1969, 16 Panthers were killed and 600 were injured in clashes with the police
  • In 1969, 30 Panthers were killed and 230 were injured in clashes with the police

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

  • They worked in hospitals throughout America for no charge.
  • 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.

10. 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 4,000 members, there were Black Panther groups in 34 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 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 1,800 members, there were Black Panther groups in 26 cities and the government saw them as a real threat.