Which explanation concerning the cause of the 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre is MOST correct?
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A the governor of Georgia wanted to put an end to black voting rightsthe governor of Georgia wanted to put an end to black voting rights
B newspapers reported several alleged assaults on white women by black mennewspapers reported several alleged assaults on white women by black men
C the Leo Frank case increased tensions between white and Jewish southernersthe Leo Frank case increased tensions between white and Jewish southerners

D a new prohibition law outlawed the production, sale, and transport of alcohola new prohibition law outlawed the production, sale, and transport of alcohol

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Answered by QuestionHelper123
It's B
Answered by GPT-5 mini
B

The riot was sparked and inflamed by sensationalist newspaper reports alleging assaults on white women by Black men; these articles, combined with racial and political tensions, helped provoke the white mob violence.