Discuss the origins, development, and aftermath of the antiblack riots that took place during the 1830s and the 1840s. Why were they worst in Philadelphia?
Please provide the best answer for the statement.
The ideal answer should:
1. Define antiblack riots of the era and provide some specific examples of riots in cities like Philadelphia.
2. Explain that antislavery efforts and black resistance to white racism in various forms and contexts led to the riots.
3. Outline how riots developed in terms of destruction to black institutions and neighborhoods.
4. Conclude that Philadelphia experienced the most riots for two reasons: the city contained the largest free black population of any city in the United States and was the location of the early abolitionist movement.
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