Question

After Huey Newton went to jail in 1967, the Black Panther Party
A. Encouraged the use of only nonviolent methods.
B. Discouraged African American political organizations.
C. Promoted the use of violence as an option.
D. Called on African Americans to work with whites.

Answer 1

After Huey Newton went to jail in 1967, the Black Panther Party promoted the use of violence as an option (C).

The Black Panther Party was a revolutionary socialist organization that advocated for the self-defense of African Americans against police brutality and oppression. After Newton's arrest, the party became more militant and began to engage in armed self-defense.