Which event resulted in white mobs killing and wounding dozens of blacks, and was caused by Atlanta newspapers' untrue reports that black men were attacking white women

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Harper Wilkinson

2 December, 07:46

Which event resulted in white mobs killing and wounding dozens of blacks, and was caused by Atlanta newspapers' untrue reports that black men were attacking white women

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Libby Cline · Answer 1

Atlanta Race Riot of 1906 resulted in white mobs killing and wounding dozens of blacks, and was caused by Atlanta newspapers' untrue reports that black men were attacking white women.

Explanation:

The Atlanta race riot was an attack by white Americans who came as armed mobs against 'African Americans' in Atlanta, Georgia.

Tough the death toll of the conflict is not known till date and is controversial, it is said that at least 25 African Americans and two whites died were killed during this conflict. While unofficially the reports say that around 100 black Americans died. According to the history, few black Americans were hanged from lampposts, some were shot and beaten. Also, white mobs destroyed homes and businesses. The violence was sporadic and it is said it was due to false rumors published in Atlanta newspaper.