🛡️Lynchings were a form of terror used to control the African American population in the South.
💯White Southerners justified lynching as necessary to protect against black aggression.
🔥The 'black brute' stereotype depicted African Americans as animalistic and dangerous.
💥Lynchings were also fueled by nostalgia for the 'good old days' of slavery.
🤔Perpetrators of lynchings often saw themselves as victims, fearing black retaliation and feeling under siege.
How many lynchings occurred between 1880 and 1930?
—There were approximately 3,700 known lynchings in the United States during that period.
What justified the violence of lynchings?
—White Southerners believed that lynchings were necessary to protect against black aggression and maintain white supremacy.
Who were the perpetrators of lynchings?
—Perpetrators ranged from individuals to mobs and large crowds. Many were ordinary people who believed they were defending their community.
Were lynchings limited to murders and rapes?
—No, lynchings could occur for a range of reasons, including perceived disrespect or disagreement with white authorities.
How did lynchings affect the African American community?
—Lynchings created a climate of fear and subservience among African Americans and perpetuated racial inequality and violence.
00:02On April 12, 1899, a tragic incident unfolded involving a black man named Sam Hoes and his employer, Alfred Cranford.
01:54The violence of lynchings escalated between 1880 and 1930, with thousands of African Americans being lynched in the Southern states.
05:53Perpetrators of lynchings often saw themselves as victims, feeling under siege and fearing black retaliation.
09:59The 'black brute' stereotype emerged, depicting African Americans as dangerous and animalistic, justifying the violence of lynchings.
11:58Lynchings were not limited to murders or rapes, as they could occur for various reasons, including perceived disrespect or disagreement with white authorities.
