The Atlanta Race Riot of 1906 was a pivotal moment for the city that insisted that it was ‘too busy to hate.’ The events that started on September 22, 1906 thrust Atlanta under the microscope of the world. Was this the 'New South' that everyone had such high hopes for? How much or how little progress had truly been made since the Civil War and Reconstruction? What were the immediate and long lasting effects of that weekend?
This event is often glossed over in secondary education; if it is mentioned at all. By examining primary sources we can better understand what happened that September and. We can also examine what roles do civic leaders, politicians, and newspapers play in events like this one. And, who do we hold responsible? This blog is designed to help middle school students examine these questions and come up with their own answers. Also, it will hopefully encourage new questions.
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