Blood at the Root: A Racial Cleansing in America

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016

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Introduction-Chapter 2

Chapters 3-5

Chapters 6-8

Chapters 9-11

Chapters 12-13

Chapters 14-16

Chapter 17-Epilogue

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Blood at the Root describes stories from multiple moments in Forsyth County’s history. Using evidence from the text, describe how these moments are thematically connected. Consider both social customs and expectations as well as political motivations and events.

In what ways could Forsyth County’s history be viewed as a mirror for larger trends in United States history? Describe using evidence from the text.

Many prominent figures are part of the events of 1912 in Forsyth County. Who of these are the most important and why? Choose two to three primary contributors to the events and describe the role they played.