Question

put the following events that describe what may have happened on may 30, 1921 in the correct order. the police arrested dick rowland. a person in the drexel building called the police. sarah page cried out in the elevator. a rumor spread that a black man had attacked a white woman. final answer order 1 2 3 4

Explanation:

To determine the correct order, we analyze the sequence of events: First, Sarah Page cried out in the elevator (this is the initial incident). Then, a person in the Drexel building called the police (responding to the cry). Next, a rumor spread about a black man attacking a white woman (fueled by the incident). Finally, the police arrested Dick Rowland (as a result of the rumor and police involvement).

Answer:

1. Sarah Page cried out in the elevator.
2. A person in the Drexel building called the police.
3. A rumor spread that a black man had attacked a white woman.
4. The police arrested Dick Rowland.