Detroit Race Riot

In what year did the Detroit race riot happen?

1967

Did the Detroit race riot result in any deaths or destruction?

43 people died. People were injured, more than 7,000 people were arrested, and more than 1,000 buildings were burned.

Between who was the Detroit race riots?

African American residents and police department

What was the Detroit race riot?

Extremely violent confrontations between black residents and the Detroit Police Department

True or False the Detroit race riot was caused by a huge over population

False

Who's presence furthered racial tensions and violence?

Ku Klux Klan (KKK)

True or False the Detroit race riot is also known as the 12th street riot

True

True or False, the riot is considered one of the catalysts of the militant Black Power movement.

True

What are some reasons the Detroit race riot occurred?

Unemployment, poverty, and discrimination

How long did the Detroit race riots last?

five days