The “Crisis” magazine advised black people in Tulsa not to respond violently to racist behavior. Why did it give this advice?
A The editors of the magazine wanted readers to remember the outcome of the Revolutionary War.
B The magazine feared that violence would provide an excuse for lynching.
C The magazine feared that violence would harm the white community.
D The editors of the magazine wanted to focus more on writing about the Civil War.
The “Crisis” magazine advised black people in Tulsa not to respond violently to racist behavior. Why did it give this advice?
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The correct answer is B: The magazine feared that violence would provide an excuse for lynching.
Explanation: The “Crisis” magazine, associated with the NAACP, aimed to promote civil rights and peaceful resistance. They advised against violent reactions to racist incidents because they believed that such responses could be used to justify lynching and other forms of racial violence against Black communities. They advocated for non-violence as a means to assert dignity and counter oppression.