Chicago Race Riots 1919

By 1919 Chicago had already developed a reputation as center for racial conflict during this era. What caused these tensions were the determination of whites to deny black equal  opportunities in employment, housing, and political representation. All these unfair treatments resulted in violent clashes especially during this time of postwar tension. Another reason that caused the tension during this time was the Great Migration which was the reason the population of blacks had expanded so much in these northern cities such as Chicago. It cause blacks that were already living in these areas to fear that whites would become more racist towards them, which turns out that's exactly what happened.

(Racial tension)