What evidence did the commission find that made it change the name of the ""tulsa race riot"" to the ""tulsa race massacre""?.

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Evidence of The commission found :

  • That 300 African-Americans—not 26—had been killed.
  • It also found that city officials had provided firearms and ammunition. This was no uprising or it was a slaughter.

Why the Tulsa Race Riot named?

In recent years there has been ongoing discussion about what to call the event that happened in 1921. Historically, it has been called the Tulsa Race Riot. Some say it was given that name at the time for insurance purposes. Designating it a riot prevented insurance companies from having to pay benefits to the people of Greenwood whose homes and businesses were destroyed. It also was common at the time for any large-scale clash between different racial or ethnic groups to be categorized a race riot.

What is The RIOT?

A tumultuous disturbance of the public peace by three or more persons assembled together and acting with common intent.

What is The MASSACRE?

The act or an instance of killing a number of usually helpless or unresisting human beings under circumstances of atrocity or cruelty.

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