The zoot-suit riots of 1943 refer to: A. uprisings on Navajo Indian reservations in the Southwest protesting the draft B. the violent conflict in Los Angeles that pitted white civilians and servicemen against Mexican Americans C. the violent conflict that erupted in Japanese American internment camps D. the looting of Army uniform and clothing stores in New York by aggrieved minorities

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The zoot-suit riots of 1943 refer to: A. uprisings on Navajo Indian reservations in the Southwest protesting the draft B. the violent conflict in Los Angeles that pitted white civilians and servicemen against Mexican Americans C. the violent conflict that erupted in Japanese American internment camps D. the looting of Army uniform and clothing stores in New York by aggrieved minorities

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B. the violent conflict in Los Angeles that pitted white civilians and servicemen against Mexican Americans

Explanation:

The Zoot-suit riots was as a result of the fact that most Mexican - American immigrants are aginst the war that was currently going on (World War 2).

In order to register their disdain, many of these immigrants wore zuit suits. The zoot suit was a flashy wool suit that was made from material that was rationed heavily during the war. And its fashion message suggested to many American citizens a disdain for the war effort.