epking
What were some of the motives for lynchings in the US?
Lynching in the United States
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epking
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There was often a social aspect to lynching, in which the lynching was performed to punish some wrong, real or perceived, and restore the social order.
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mordinho
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There was an economic and political aspect as well. When a lynching was successful, it left the victim's property available for sale. Lynching was also used to terrorize blacks so that they would not vote or participate in politics.