Landlords go after

The transcript discusses the situation in Earl, Arkansas, where planters are confronted by Yankee agitators. This leads to a violent investigation that brings national attention to the troubles faced by planters in Eastern Arkansas.

What can be inferred about the relationship between the local community and external influences?

What was the reaction of the people in the Arkansas town towards the Yankee agitators?

What does the phrase 'staring up trouble' imply about the actions of the agitators?

Describe the events that led to the violent end of the Blackton Williams investigation.

How did the investigation impact the perception of Eastern Arkansas's planter class?