1906 Atlanta Race Massacre (Riot)
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?
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- The people involved in the 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre were the white mobs, made up mostly of white workers and supremacist groups, and the African American community in Atlanta.
- The event involved a series of violent attacks on the African American community in Atlanta, with mobs targeting black neighborhoods, businesses, and individuals. The violence resulted in numerous deaths and injuries.
- The event took place in the city of Atlanta, Georgia.
- The event specifically took place in the Atlanta region of Georgia.
- The 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre occurred on September 22-24, 1906.
- This event is important to Georgia's history as it highlights the deep racial tensions and systemic racism existing in the state at that time. It serves as a painful reminder of the racial violence and discrimination African Americans faced not only in Atlanta but throughout Georgia and the South. The event also had long-lasting effects on the African American community and furthered racial segregation and inequality in the region.