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

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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.

ОО

B. The word respect could easily mean the same as equality

O

c. It represented the African American fight against slavery,

O

D. The song calls for African Americans to respect the singer

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Derick · Answer 1

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'.