Red Summer Race Riots

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14 questions
Note from the author:
An investigation into the race riots during the summer of 1919, specifically the Chicago race riots.
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Contextualization: According to this timeline, what motivated lynchings in the US during the Jim Crow era?

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Contextualization: According to this timeline, what sparked the Red Summer race riots? 

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Analysis and Close Reading: After reviewing this map, what claims can you make about where most of the Red Summer race riots took place?

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Analysis: The events marked in green have a short description associated with them. After reviewing all the green events, do you notice a pattern or any similarities or differences amongst these race riots?

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Reflection: What stands out the most to you about this map?

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What are the similarities between document A and document B?

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What are the differences between document A and document B?

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Which account do you trust more—the textbook or the history book? Explain your answer.

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DATE/AUTHOR for Document C

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According to this document, what caused the Chicago Race Riots of 1919? Provide evidence from the document that supports these reasons.

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DATE/AUTHOR for Document D

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According to this document, what caused the Chicago Race Riots of 1919? Provide evidence from the document that supports these reasons.

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DATE/AUTHOR for Document E

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According to this document, what caused the Chicago Race Riots of 1919? Provide evidence from the document that supports these reasons.