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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