African American Social Developments: Riots in Atlanta Flashcards
1
Q
When did Race Riots occur in Atlanta before 1910 to the day?
A
September 22nd 1906
2
Q
How many people were involved in the 1906 Atlanta Riots?
A
10,000
3
Q
How many African Americans were killed in the Riots?
A
20
4
Q
What was significant about this Race Riot event?
A
Even at a time when the KKK had not been revived and the Civil War had ended 40 years before, there were still tensions between White and Black people
