Firefighters arrived to put out the fires the mob had set. Why were the firefighters unsuccessful?

Question

A The firefighters did not want to put in a good effort on behalf of the black residents.
B The fire was too far out of control because of the high winds that night.
C They were stopped by the white mob, who threatened them with guns.
D The chief of police sent them in the wrong direction, away from the real fires.

Quizzma Team · Answer

The correct answer is C : They were stopped by the white mob, who threatened them with guns. Explanation : The firefighters were unsuccessful because the mob actively threatened them, which likely instilled fear and prevented them from doing their job effectively. This highlights the dangerous and hostile environment they faced while trying to control the fires.

Firefighters arrived to put out the fires the mob had set. Why were the firefighters unsuccessful?

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