Which of the following statements about the august 1908 riot in Springfield, Illinois, is least accurate?
a) The riot was sparked by false rumors of African American men assaulting white women.
b) It resulted in the formation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
c) The riot led to the deaths of several African American residents and the destruction of their homes and businesses.
d) The riot had no lasting impact on race relations in the United States.
