Which event was the most significant in leading to the decline of the late 1800s and early 1900s economic hub of “Black Wall Street” in Tulsa, Oklahoma?

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Responses

A

The Indian Relocation Act of 1910 divided segments of the community and established reservations for Native Americans.

The Indian Relocation Act of 1910 divided segments of the community and established reservations for Native Americans.

B

The Plessey v. Ferguson decision mandated African Americans allow whites to participate in the economic activities of the community.

The Plessey v. Ferguson decision mandated African Americans allow whites to participate in the economic activities of the community.

C

The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre left hundreds of African Americans dead or injured and resulted in thousands of houses and businesses destroyed.

The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre left hundreds of African Americans dead or injured and resulted in thousands of houses and businesses destroyed.

D

The “Black Monday” New York Stock Exchange crash started a snowball of economic weakening, which destroyed African American investments surrounding “Black Wall Street.”

Answer 1

The most significant event in leading to the decline of the late 1800s and early 1900s economic hub of “Black Wall Street” in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was:

C

The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre left hundreds of African Americans dead or injured and resulted in thousands of houses and businesses destroyed.

This tragic event had a catastrophic impact on the thriving Black community in Tulsa, leading to significant loss of life, destruction of property, and a lasting effect on the economic stability of the area.