Question

atlanta race riot graphic organizer.
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atlanta race riot of 1906 causes & effects
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the new south era was well underway when the atlanta race riot of 1906 disturbed white georgians’ claims of racial harmony. new south leaders like henry grady touted the improved racial relations in georgia, demonstrating a move away from the state’s antebellum past. civil war image. the truth was much more complicated. due to a new focus on industrialism, many farmers moved to urban areas in search of factory work. job competition among black and white georgians fueled resentment in white groups who felt threatened by the changing demographics of atlanta.
black georgians were also used as scapegoats in political campaigns. gubernatorial candidate hoke smith blamed black politicians for economic troubles. political candidates believed that they would receive more white votes by vilifying the black race.
local newspapers also created trouble for black georgians hoping to find success in atlanta. false claims of black men assaulting white women showed up frequently in the news. hoke smith jumped on these claims and used them as a reason for why disenfranchisement must continue.
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on september 22, 1906, newspapers circulated four more stories (all false) of black men attacking white women. large groups of white men gathered in downtown atlanta, and their anger fueled one another. the gathering quickly turned into a mob. this mob of white men began attacking black - owned businesses in downtown atlanta. they smashed in windows of barbershops and attacked and killed black men and women in street cars. black residents took up their own weapons to defend themselves. the state militia was called out, and by 2 a.m., the streets of atlanta finally fell quiet. in the end, hundreds of people were injured and dozens of black americans were murdered.
white and black business leaders met together in an attempt to make peace and salvage atlanta’s image. black business owners, fearing more violence, were reluctant to re - open their businesses both domestically and internationally. unfortunately, the outcome only perpetuated segregation in white neighborhoods. politicians passed more stringent disenfranchisement laws, believing that by removing black americans’ power, they could prevent the anger that fueled the riot.
while the atlanta race riot was mentioned in local newspapers, the story was largely suppressed. the story received more attention internationally as the world watched the american south continue to struggle with racial equality.

Explanation:

To fill the "Causes" section of the Atlanta Race Riot Graphic Organizer, we analyze the provided text:

Key Causes Identified:

1. New South Image vs. Reality: The New South era claimed racial harmony, but reality was more complex (e.g., industrialization, economic competition).
2. Economic & Racial Tensions: White Georgians (farmers, workers) resented Black economic progress (e.g., factory jobs, business ownership) and political aspirations (e.g., Hoke Smith’s accusations of Black political influence).
3. False Media Narratives: Local newspapers spread false stories (e.g., Black men assaulting white women) to incite fear and disenfranchisement.
4. Political Manipulation: Politicians (e.g., Hoke Smith) used racial fears to gain votes (e.g., vilifying Black voters to secure white support).
5. Disenfranchisement Motivations: Fear of Black political power led to efforts to restrict Black voting rights.

Answer:

(Causes Section Content):

• The New South era’s false “racial harmony” claims clashed with economic competition (Black workers/farmers in urban/factory jobs, Black business growth).
• White resentment over Black economic/political progress (e.g., factory work, business ownership, political aspirations).
• False newspaper stories (e.g., Black men assaulting white women) stoked racial fear.
• Political manipulation: Politicians (e.g., Hoke Smith) used racial tensions to gain votes (vilifying Black voters, linking them to disenfranchisement).
• Fear of Black political power (disenfranchisement efforts to restrict Black voting).

(For the "Event" section, summarize the riot: On September 22, 1906, false newspaper stories sparked a white mob in Atlanta. The mob attacked Black-owned businesses, homes, and people, leading to violence, injuries, deaths, and state militia intervention by 2 a.m.

For the "Effects" section:

• Hundreds injured, dozens of Black Americans killed.
• Increased racial segregation and disenfranchisement laws (politicians passed stricter laws to limit Black political power).
• International attention on American South’s racial strife, highlighting the struggle for racial equality.
• Temporary calm, but long-term racial tensions and segregation persisted.)