Question

How did reporting by local newspapers influence racial violence during the 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre?



A.
The newspapers had no impact on the massacre since the riots were planned in secret.

B.
The newspapers incited the massacre by publishing rumors of crimes by African Americans.

C.
The newspapers refused to report unfounded rumors, so the massacre included fewer people.

D.
The newspapers argued for peaceful demonstrations, so fewer people were injured in the massacre.

Answer 1

B. The newspapers incited the massacre by publishing rumors of crimes by African Americans, sensationalizing reports and inflaming white public sentiment that helped trigger the violence.