Which of the following is true of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party of 1964?
A) Its delegates were certified as the true Democrats of Mississippi.
B) Its delegation challenged the delegation of regular Mississippi Democrats at the Democratic National Convention.
C) Its delegation was totally ignored at the Democratic National Convention.
D) It was composed of white, middle-class racists who challenged the predominately African-American delegation of Mississippi Democrats.

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The Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party of 1964 was founded as an alternative to the regular Mississippi Democratic Party, which was segregated and dominated by white supremacists. The MFDP sent a delegation, consisting of both black and white members, to challenge the all-white delegation of regular Mississippi Democrats at the Democratic National Convention. Although they were not successful in being seated as the official delegation, their efforts helped raise awareness about the issue of racial inequality within the Democratic Party.

Which of the Following Is True of the Mississippi Freedom