The U.S.government banned boxing films from being transported from state to state in 1912 because of concerns about ______.

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The primary reason for the ban was the victory of Jack Johnson, the first African American heavyweight boxing champion, over his white opponents. His victories, and the films showcasing them, were perceived as a threat by the white community, leading to the ban to prevent the spread of these images that challenged racial norms of the time.

The USgovernment Banned Boxing Films from Being Transported from State to to State