Memphis Riots Of 1866
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| Caused by | Racial tension |
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| Resulted in | Investigated by the Freedmen's Bureau; African American flight from the city |
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| ID | 2448135 |
About Memphis Riots Of 1866
The Memphis massacre of 1866 was a series of violent events that occurred from May 1 to 3, 1866 in Memphis, Tennessee. The racial violence was ignited by political, social, and racial tensions following the American Civil War, in the early stages of Reconstruction.
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