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What effect did the “Tulsa Tribune” have on the events that happened on May 31, 1921?
A It promoted violence against Rowland.
B It asked Tulsa residents to remain calm.
C It emphasized the importance of facts.
D It blamed those who did nothing to help.
A. It promoted violence against Rowland.
The “Tulsa Tribune” published an editorial that inflamed tensions and incited violence against the Black community in Tulsa by accusing a Black man, Dick Rowland, of assaulting a white woman. This sensationalized reporting contributed to the mob mentality that led to the tragic events of the Tulsa Race Massacre on May 31, 1921, resulting in widespread violence and devastation.