Communists Flashcards
1
Q
When was the new militancy?
A
1929
2
Q
How many black supporters?
A
7000
3
Q
What did they organize and support in 1931?
A
The legal defense of the Scottsbro boys
4
Q
What was the Scottsbro case?
A
9 AA accused of rape
5
Q
What was the impact and why?
A
Limited due to fears of communism as civil rights leaders were wary
6
Q
Were the AA’s released and when?
A
yes, after 6 years
