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The 1967 Detroit Rebellion, also known as the 12th Street Riot, was a pivotal moment in U.S. civil unrest, sparked by systemic racial inequalities. African Americans in Detroit faced discrimination in housing, employment, and were subject to police brutality. The rebellion led to 43 deaths, over 7,200 arrests, and had a lasting impact on the Civil Rights Movement, race relations, and national policies.
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Discriminatory housing practices, unequal employment opportunities, and frequent instances of police brutality contributed to the tense atmosphere in Detroit
Aggressive Manner of the Raid
The aggressive manner of the police raid on an unlicensed bar incited a crowd and sparked the Detroit Rebellion
Racial discrimination in employment and housing policies, along with high unemployment rates and subpar living conditions, fostered a climate of frustration and perceived injustice
The Detroit Rebellion was marked by widespread looting, arson, sniper fire, and confrontations between residents and law enforcement over the course of five days
Deployment of National Guard and Federal Troops
The escalation of violence during the Detroit Rebellion led to the deployment of National Guard and federal troops, which sometimes exacerbated tensions
The Detroit Rebellion resulted in significant devastation, including loss of life, arrests, and property damage, as well as long-term consequences such as "white flight" and increased incarceration rates
The Detroit Rebellion highlighted the need to address racial inequalities in northern urban areas and prompted a shift in focus for the Civil Rights Movement
Establishment of the Kerner Commission
The federal government's establishment of the Kerner Commission to investigate the causes of urban rebellions acknowledged the existence of two separate and unequal societies in America
The Detroit Rebellion influenced the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, which sought to eliminate housing discrimination
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Date and alternate name of the 1967 Detroit Rebellion
July 1967, also known as the 12th Street Riot.
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Role of Detroit Police during the 1967 Rebellion
Predominantly white, known for aggressive policing in black neighborhoods.
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Economic disparity despite Detroit's growth
African Americans faced low-paying jobs, unstable employment, poor living conditions.
