The Color of the Third Degree by Sylvan Ader Meyer

In the 19 tens, and to a greater degree, from 19 20 onward, the white alite of the south voiced growing criticism of the practice of lynching. This chan attitude was the result of the economic modernization taking place in the region. The activism of groups like aswhipple helped reduce lynching through the 19 twenties. And while it saw an upswing during the great depression, the number of lynchings dropped precipitously by the end of the 19 thirties.