Cincinnati riots of 1884
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The Cincinnati riots of 1884, also known as the Cincinnati Courthouse riots, were caused by public outrage over the decision of a jury to return a verdict of manslaughter in what was seen as a clear case of murder. A mob in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, attempted to find and lynch the perpetrator. In the violence that followed over the next few days, more than 50 people died and the courthouse was destroyed. It was one of the most destructive riots in American history.[1]
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Date | March 28–30, 1884 | ||
Location | Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. | ||
Caused by | Public outrage over the decision of a jury to return a verdict of manslaughter in what was seen as a clear case of murder | ||
Methods | Rioting, protests, looting, arson, murder, assault | ||
Resulted in | See Aftermath | ||
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Total Casualties 56 killed 300+ wounded |
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