A massacre of Black men in 1876 had significant implications for American politics. The event was used to destroy Reconstruction and suppress Black voters. White supremacist terror was a key factor in this incident.

The Conversation has reported on this event, providing further details on how it reshaped American politics.

Further information on the 1876 Hamburg massacre and its impact is available from The Conversation, which has examined the role of white supremacist terror in this incident.