What were common reasons that blacks were lynched?

Blacks were commonly lynched in the United States for a variety of reasons, including accusations of crimes such as murder, theft, or assault, often based on flimsy or fabricated evidence. Lynching was also used as a tool of racial terror to maintain white supremacy, particularly in response to perceived challenges to social norms, such as Black individuals asserting their rights or engaging in interracial relationships. Additionally, lynching served to instill fear within Black communities and reinforce systemic racism.