Chapter 1. Is the world on fire? -- chapter 2. Tulsa burning -- chapter 3. Rising from the ashes -- chapter 4. The riot's legacy.
Summary
This book explores the story of the Tulsa Race Riot, one of the worst race riots in US History. In 1921, a race riot erupted in Tulsa, Oklahoma. White residents burned down black-owned businesses and homes and killed approximately 300 African Americans.
Audience
770L Lexile
Study Program
Accelerated Reader MG 5.6 1 1 504729
Contents
A letter from Duchess -- Is the world on fire? -- Tulsa burning -- Rising from the ashes -- The riot's legacy -- Fast facts -- Stop and think.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 46) and index.