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Opposition to the Freedom Rides stemmed from deep-seated racism and a strong belief in segregation in the South. Many white citizens and officials viewed the rides as a direct challenge to their way of life and the status quo, leading to violent backlash against the riders. Additionally, some feared that the rides would provoke further civil rights activism, threatening the existing social and political order. This resistance highlighted the intense divisions in American society regarding race and equality during the 1960s.

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