HIS 100 Module Three Activity Template: Revising Questions Replace the bracketed text below with your responses.
Identify the topic you chose to explore:
Tulsa Massacre
Identify a historical perspective that could be applied to your historical event.
Before the tragic events of the race riot in May 1921, the African American community of Greenwood flourished with remarkable economic success. This success included thriving businesses, prosperous individuals, and a vibrant cultural scene that contributed to the community's overall prosperity. However, this prosperity became a source of tension and apprehension for the white community, leading to a deep-seated resentment and, ultimately, contributing to the devastating events that unfolded during the Tulsa Massacre.
Revise your research question based on evidence from your primary and secondary sources.
How has interracial violence evolved in the last century and why it remains a prominent issue?
[REVISED Question] In what ways did race contribute to the Tulsa Massacre, and what enduring impacts did the incident have on the African American community?
Explain how historical perspective and evidence from sources influenced your finalized research question.
The historical context significantly shaped my refined question, aiming to delve into the multifaceted impact of race on the Tulsa Massacre and its enduring repercussions on the African
American community. I am particularly interested in exploring how the race factor was a pivotal element in the occurrence and aftermath of the event. The Black community, once thriving with limitless potential, saw its possibilities abruptly extinguished, and I aim to investigate the lasting scars and unfulfilled potentials that persist to this day.
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