An african american singer and songwriter named otis redding wrote a song
called "respect" in 1965 which included the line "all i'm askin' is for a little
respect." why would this song appeal to african americans at the time?
a. the line implies that violence will earn the singer respect.
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b. the word respect could easily mean the same as equality
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c. it represented the african american fight against slavery,
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d. the song calls for african americans to respect the singer

The correct answer is B) The word respect could easily mean the same as equality

Explanation:

The 1960s were a turbulent time for Race relations in the United States. Many people still believed that the 'White Man' had authority over African Americans and did not respect them

Racism was taken casually and the African-America, despite fighting for their rights, were seen as backward, poor and sometimes criminals.

The song was closely associated with many of the era, who felt they were humans, were equal to others and just wanted some 'respect'.

was a long, primarily nonviolent series of events to bring full civil rights and equality under the law to all americans. the era has had a lasting impact on united states society, in its tactics, the increased social and legal acceptance of civil rights, and in its exposure of the prevalence and cost of racism. in the south violence and fraud in southern elections from 1868 to 1876, which had reduced black voter turnout and enabled southern white democrats to regain power in state legislatures across the south