An investigation into the race riots during the summer of 1919, specifically the Chicago race riots.
Contextualization: According to this timeline, what motivated lynchings in the US during the Jim Crow era?
Contextualization: According to this timeline, what sparked the Red Summer race riots?
Analysis and Close Reading: After reviewing this map, what claims can you make about where most of the Red Summer race riots took place?
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?
Reflection: What stands out the most to you about this map?
What are the similarities between document A and document B?
What are the differences between document A and document B?
Which account do you trust more—the textbook or the history book? Explain your answer.
DATE/AUTHOR for Document C
According to this document, what caused the Chicago Race Riots of 1919? Provide evidence from the document that supports these reasons.
DATE/AUTHOR for Document D
According to this document, what caused the Chicago Race Riots of 1919? Provide evidence from the document that supports these reasons.
DATE/AUTHOR for Document E
According to this document, what caused the Chicago Race Riots of 1919? Provide evidence from the document that supports these reasons.