The violence in Birmingham was not surprising since it had a history of violence, most notably toward Blacks.Group of answer choicesTrueFalse

The statement regarding the violence in Birmingham and its historical context is indeed True. Birmingham, Alabama, has a well-documented history of racial violence and civil rights struggles, particularly during the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s. The city was known for its strict segregation laws and violent opposition to desegregation efforts. This history contributed to tensions and outbreaks of violence, particularly against the Black community. Events such as the Birmingham Campaign and the infamous 16th Street Baptist Church bombing highlight the extreme racial violence that occurred in the city, making the assertion that the violence was not surprising credible. Thus, the events of the past set a precedent for the societal fractures that have continued to affect Birmingham.