The Colfax Massacre is an example of what pattern of violence common during Reconstruction?

A) a poorly-trained but well-armed American Indian mob attacked white defenders
B) a poorly-armed white mob attacked black and white defenders
C) a well-armed white mob attacked black defenders
D) a well-armed black mob attacked white defenders


Answer: C

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