The trial of the LAPD officers accused of beating Rodney King and the

The trial of the LAPD officers accused of beating Rodney King and the murder trial of O.J. Simpson caused very different reactions along racial lines.

What do these trials and the reactions of white and black Americans toward each trial tell us about race relations during George Bush’s presidency?

ANSWER
Answer: An ideal answer will:
1. Clearly identify the issues and major players in both trials.
2. Discuss how the majority of white and black Americans felt about each trial.
3. Discuss the LA riot and its varying ethnic conflicts (including the role of Asian Americans).
4. Discuss how scholars such as Orlando Patterson and Andrew Hacker viewed race relations.
5. Provide a concise and effective conclusion. The most effective conclusions will mention the election of Barack Obama as well.