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What were the three major forms of racial violence during the Reconstruction period?
What were the three major forms of racial violence during the Reconstruction period?
- Riots, organized crime, political corruption
- Riots, interpersonal fights, organized vigilante groups (correct)
- Economic sabotage, political protests, racially motivated crime
- Military intervention, property destruction, legislative actions
Which city did NOT experience a large-scale urban conflict during Reconstruction?
Which city did NOT experience a large-scale urban conflict during Reconstruction?
- New Orleans
- Hamburg
- Atlanta (correct)
- Memphis
What was a common trigger for racial violence in the southern cities during Reconstruction?
What was a common trigger for racial violence in the southern cities during Reconstruction?
- Challenges to local law enforcement
- Economic disparities among residents
- Disputes over land ownership
- White conservatives reacting to Black political activities (correct)
What was the demographic of the victims overwhelmingly affected by the racial violence?
What was the demographic of the victims overwhelmingly affected by the racial violence?
Which of the following cities experienced riots in the year 1874?
Which of the following cities experienced riots in the year 1874?
What socio-political change contributed to the rise of conflicts during the Reconstruction period?
What socio-political change contributed to the rise of conflicts during the Reconstruction period?
Study Notes
Racial Violence During Reconstruction
- Racial violence took three major forms: riots against Black political authority, interpersonal fights, and organized vigilante groups.
Riots in Southern Cities
- Several riots occurred in southern cities during Reconstruction, including:
- Memphis and New Orleans in 1866
- Laurens, South Carolina in 1870
- Colfax, Louisiana in 1873
- New Orleans in 1874
- Yazoo City, Mississippi in 1875
- Hamburg, South Carolina in 1876
Causes of Riots
- Southern cities grew rapidly after the war due to migration from the countryside, especially freed people
- Cities became centers of Republican control
- White conservatives opposed the influx of Black residents and biracial politics
- Violence was often initiated by white conservatives in response to Republican rallies, conventions, or elections where Black men were to vote
Consequences of Riots
- Death tolls remain incalculable
- Victims were overwhelmingly Black
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This quiz covers the racial violence that took place during the Reconstruction period in the United States, including riots, fights, and vigilante groups. Learn about the notable incidents in cities like Memphis, New Orleans, and more.
