Understanding the Tulsa Race Massacre

What was Greenwood known as due to its prosperity?

• The Golden City

• The Negro Wall Street of America

• The Oil Capital

• The City of Dreams

How many businesses were there in Greenwood?

• Less than 50

• About 100

• Over 300

• Nearly 200

What event led to the escalation of tensions in Tulsa?

• An accusation of assault

• A speech by a community leader

• A protest by the black community

• A robbery

How many black men rushed downtown to rescue the accused man?

• About 10

• 30

• 50

• Over 100

What was the outcome of the armed confrontation on May 31, 1921?

• The black community was protected

• The accused man was freed

• No casualties occurred

• Two black men and ten white men died

What did the white mob do to Greenwood?

• They left the area untouched

• They helped rebuild the community

• They looted and burned homes and businesses

• They offered peace talks

How many black residents were killed during the attack?

• None

• About 50

• Up to 300

• More than 500

How many people were left homeless after the massacre?

• Less than 1,000

• About 5,000

• Around 10,000

• More than 8,000

What was established to remember the victims of the 1921 massacre?

• Tulsa's Reconciliation Park

• The Wall Street Monument

• The Museum of Black History

• Greenwood Memorial Park

What did survivors need to enter the city after the massacre?

• An invitation

• A special permit

• A police escort

• Passes