Tulsa Race Massacre
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Objective
I can describe the key events of the Tulsa Race Massacre and its impact on the Greenwood community.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
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Describe the Greenwood community in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as it existed in the early 1920s. What factors contributed to its success?
Explain how segregation, while inherently discriminatory, inadvertently contributed to the economic prosperity of Greenwood.
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
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“According to the video, what were some of the key businesses and services available in the Greenwood community prior to the Tulsa Race Massacre? The video describes O.W. Gurley's role in Greenwood. What was his vision for the community, and how did he contribute to its development? ”
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