Why did racism lead to violence in Detroit and Los Angeles in 1943?
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The Zoot Suit Riots of 43 took place in Los Angeles because white servicemen resented seeing so many Latinos socializing in clothing many considered unpatriotic and extravagant in wartime.
This doesn't exactly help me.
Will you help me?
I did a google search using
1943 riots Detroit and LA and got several great sources for you to use. It explains that problems started in LA and then Detroit had similar issues caused by race.
1943 riots Detroit and LA and got several great sources for you to use. It explains that problems started in LA and then Detroit had similar issues caused by race.
Excellent advice, John.