How do events in New Orleans in July 1866 reflect the tenor of race relations in southern cities at that time?
A) Whites resisted the attempts of frustrated blacks to leave the South.
B) Whites created integrated organizations to peacefully unite with freed slaves in churches.
C) Whites resisted black efforts at gaining equality and resorted to mob action and murder.
D) Whites wanted to assist blacks in gaining rights, but blacks resisted their efforts with violence.

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The events of July 1866 in New Orleans, including violent attacks on black individuals and organizations, reflect the intense resistance of many southern whites to black efforts at gaining equality and the willingness of some to resort to mob violence to maintain white supremacy. Choices A, B, and D are not supported by the historical record.

How Do Events in New Orleans in July 1866 Reflect