Bibliograph

Rodney King and the L.A. riots

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Rodney King and the L.A. riots

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Rodney King and the L.A. riots

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Series statement

Essential events

Summary

This title examines an important historic event-the police beating of Rodney King in 1991 and the riots in Los Angeles, California, in 1992. Easy-to-read, compelling text explores the events of March 3, 1991, when a high-speed car chase ended in King's beating, the significance of the video tape of the beating, the officers' trials, and the riots that followed their acquittal in May 1992. Key to the discussion is an examination of the racial context of the riots, including preexisting racial tensions in the city. Also discussed are the 1993 federal trial and the aftermath of the riots. Features include a table of contents, glossary, selected bibliography, Web sites, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and essential facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company

Target audience

juvenile

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Rodney King and the Los Angeles riots

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