Question

2 important questions about the article “The Bombing of Black Wall Street”

1. Which two sentences develop the idea that the city government supported the mob?

“Where or where is our splendid fire department with its half dozen stations?" (para 5)

"The National Guard was called out...and imprisoned all blacks that were not already in jail." (para 17)

"The Tulsa Race Riots aren't mentioned in most American history textbooks and many people don't know that they happened." (para 24)

"There are a lot of silences in relation to this story, and a lot of guilt and shame." (para 26)

"...I think our notions of justice are based partially on our own history and our knowledge of history." (para 29)

Answer 1

The two sentences that develop the idea that the city government supported the mob are:

"Where or where is our splendid fire department with its half dozen stations?" (para 5)

"The National Guard was called out...and imprisoned all blacks that were not already in jail." (para 17)