Englewood race riot
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The Englewood race riot, or Peoria Street riot, was one of many post-World War II race riots in Chicago, Illinois that took place in November 1949.
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Date | November 8 - 12, 1949 | ||
Location | Englewood, Chicago, Illinois | ||
Caused by | Rumors that Jews, communists and blacks were planning to take over the neighborhood | ||
Methods | Rioting, mob assaults, rock throwing | ||
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Injuries | 13+ |
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Whites in the neighborhood rioted, attacking other whites, partially based on rumors and misinformation that blacks were meeting to take over their neighborhood.