Trivia Question: The infamous Haymarket Riot of 1886 took place at Haymarket Square, which is located in what American city?
Answer: Chicago, Illinois
The riot began as a peaceful demonstration by laborers hoping to get an eight-hour work day. However, anarchists in the crowd threw dynamite at gathered members of the police force. Seven officers and four civilians died in the tragedy.
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