Write a brief overview of what led to the violence

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Assignment:

Begin by reading the "Introduction" (pages 11-20) to Grif Stockley's (et. al.) Blood in their Eyes: The Elaine Massacre of 1919. If confused about the overall narrative of what happened - read this entry on the "Elaine Massacre of 1919 in the Encyclopedia of Arkansas History.

Then, read chapter five of Blood in their Eyes entitled "More Than One Version" (pages 113-125).

The Elaine Massacre of 1919 is possibly the deadliest outburst of racial violence in American history. For this prompt, examine what occurred in Elaine, Arkansas in September 1919. Write a brief overview of what led to the violence and the large impacts of the event (how many died, what occurred to those that survived). Citing chapter five, how did a black vs. white perspective of the events emerge in the aftermath of this massacre? What did white journalists and local politicians claim had occurred (why violence had been necessary and provoked by Blacks)? Were there any extraordinary claims that were clearly untrue? Likewise, what did Black Americans claim had occurred? Which side was able to dominate the telling of the story and why?

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