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The Chicago Race Riot of 1919

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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The Chicago Race Riot of 1919

Julia and Anne 

The Red Summer, 1919

  • Eruption of racial violence and rioting
  • Communist and anarchist threats
  • Around 40 riots nationwide

What led to the Red Summer?

  • Great Migration => Neighborhood segregation 
  • Post-War Tensions
  • Returning Soldiers => Job Competition

Chicago Neighborhood Patterns

  • Blockbusting
  • Ethnic enclaves & gangs

The Riot

  • Murder of Eugene Williams
  • Poor police response 
  • Racial violence erupts quickly
  • Providence Hospital Riot
  • 6,000 troops deployed to prevent white attacks

Ramifications

  • Detrimental to Chicago's economy
  • 15,000 African Americans banned from work
  • Racial Tensions and Mistrust of Police