What thoughts did president kennedy most likely have in reaction to the violence in birmingham? new laws would have to give more freedom to whites. new laws were needed to protect the rights of african americans. old laws would have to remain in place “as is.” african americans would have to pass laws on their own behalf.

It should be B. New Laws were needed to protect the rights of African Americans

The correct answer is:

New laws were needed to protect the rights of African Americans.

The Birmingham riot of 1963 was a civil disorder in Birmingham, Alabama, motivated by bombings aimed to black leaders of the Birmingham campaign for racial justice. The African-American answer was a riot and the Federal government interceded with federal troops for the first time. This event contributed to President Kennedy's civil rights bill.

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