Between 1883 and 1905, more than fifty people a year were lynched, which is murder by a mob, in the South. Identify the statements that describe lynching in the South.

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Between 1883 and 1905, more than fifty people a year were lynched, which is murder by a mob, in the South. Identify the statements that describe lynching in the South.

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Van Ballard · Answer 1

In an attempt to justify the brutal lynching murder of African-Americans, many were accused of raping white women.

Some lynchings occurred in secret, while others were advertised in advance.

Many individuals who spoke out against lynching faced severe repercussions for their actions.