Question

What ultimately led to the Watts riots?

the arrest of an African American by a white police officer
the assassination of Malcolm X by three members of the Nation of Islam
the arrest of Rosa Parks for refusing to give up her seat
the passage of Executive Order 9981 50 points

Answer 1

A

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

the arrest of an African American by a white police officer

Step-by-step explanation:

According to historical records, it is "the arrest of an African American by a white police officer" that ultimately led to the Watts riots.

This is evident in the fact that on August 11, 1965, an African-American motorist Marquette Frye, was pulled over and arrested by a white police officer, Lee W. Minikus, on California Highway based on being suspected of driving while drunk.