Until the mid-20th century, ______ could receive the death penalty for the attempted rape of a white woman.

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Historically, in the United States, particularly in the South, African American men were disproportionately sentenced to the death penalty for the attempted rape of white women, reflecting the racial prejudices and injustices of the era. This practice was part of a broader pattern of racial discrimination and violence against African Americans.

Until the Mid-20th Century, ______ Could Receive the Death Penalty