Which of the following is true about the 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre? Choose the two that apply.

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A mob attacked African Americans in downtown Atlanta
A mob attacked African Americans in downtown Atlanta

Blacks began the massacre in white neighborhoods
Blacks began the massacre in white neighborhoods

It eventually led to improved race relations between blacks and whites
It eventually led to improved race relations between blacks and whites

It caused racial tensions to grow

Answer 1

The two statements that are true about the 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre are:

1. A mob attacked African Americans in downtown Atlanta.
2. It caused racial tensions to grow.

The massacre was a violent event that targeted the African American community and exacerbated existing racial tensions in the city and beyond.