The Wilmington Coup of 1898: A Violent Effort to Restore White Supremacy and Overthrow a Biracial Government
1. The Rise of White Supremacy in North Carolina (1898) Starting in 1898, North Carolina became a focal point of a white supremacy campaign aimed at restoring white dominance in the state. This movement was driven by white men who felt that African Americans should not share political power, despite having gained significant influence through […]