Asked by cosotn kenia on Sep 30, 2024

A white mob effectively destroyed what black Florida town in 1923,and managed to conceal their crime from general knowledge for several decades?

A) Christiana
B) Prattville
C) Ridgewater
D) Rosewood

Rosewood

Refers to the Rosewood massacre of 1923, a racially motivated attack on the black community in Rosewood, Florida, leading to numerous deaths and the total destruction of the town.

White Mob

Refers to an unruly group of white individuals, often associated with acts of racial violence or lynching.

Black Florida Town

Represents historical or existing towns in Florida with significant or predominantly African American populations, often established during periods of segregation or as safe havens for black communities.

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