Beginning in 1961 and extending through the "Freedom Summer" of 1964, those who volunteered to work in Mississippi ______________________.

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The statement "risked their lives attempting to build the political power of African Americans in the South" best describes the experiences of those who volunteered to work in Mississippi during this time period. In fact, several volunteers were killed or attacked by white supremacists during their efforts to register African Americans to vote and challenge segregation in the state. Option A is incorrect as the volunteers faced significant resistance from the white power structure. Option B is incorrect as many of the volunteers worked with the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party. Option C is incorrect as the volunteers made their own decisions about their activities, although they did work closely with African-American leaders in the state.

Beginning in 1961 and Extending Through the "Freedom Summer" of 1964