Why did Shirley Chisholm most likely speak about police brutality, prison reform, gun control and drug abuse when she ran for president in 1972? A. All the candidates on the Democratic ticket had taken a stand on these issues. B. She thought she could win more votes if she spoke out about these issues. C. She felt the judicial system wasn't adequately addressing these issues. D. These were the issues that had plagued her constituents when she was in Congress.

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Messiah Welch

4 May, 11:08

Why did Shirley Chisholm most likely speak about police brutality, prison reform, gun control and drug abuse when she ran for president in 1972? A. All the candidates on the Democratic ticket had taken a stand on these issues. B. She thought she could win more votes if she spoke out about these issues. C. She felt the judicial system wasn't adequately addressing these issues. D. These were the issues that had plagued her constituents when she was in Congress.

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Shirley Chisholm most likely speak about police brutality, prison reform, gun control and drug abuse when she ran for president in 1972 because she was a defender of civil rights and she felt the judicial system wasn't adequately addressing these issues.