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Unit 1 Lesson 8: African Americans and Segregation

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Leo Frank Case

Who was involved? Think about the people or groups who were involved and affected by this event.

What happened? Summarize the event!

Where did the event take place?

What region(s) of Georgia did the event take place in?

When did the event take place?

Why is this event important to Georgia's history?

In the Leo Frank case, Leo Frank, a Jewish factory manager in Atlanta, was accused of the murder of 13-year-old Mary Phagan, who worked at his factory. The case involved various people and groups, including Leo Frank, Mary Phagan, her family, the prosecution, the defense, and the Atlanta community. The event took place in Atlanta, Georgia. It occurred in 1913. This event is important to Georgia's history because it highlighted the issues of anti-Semitism and racial tensions in the South, leading to the rise of the Ku Klux Klan and further division within the state.