History Of The Klu Klux Klan
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The Klu KLux Klan is one of the oldest Racial Gangs in America Starting in 1867 during the reconstruction of america after the civil war. they were designed to take back power that the Freed Slaves took after they were set free. They tried to beat and kill the Slaves to scare them from taking political power and taking their jobs. S they would beat and kill anyone who would help them or hated the Klan they would even kill white people because they supported or even help the slaves with work or gave them a job that the Klan thought white people should have. But that did not last long because the federal government got involved and passed a bill that any Klan activity was to stop or they would be arre sted so ended the first Era of the Klan. They came back however in 1915 when a man started to reorganize the clan with the romance of the old south. and with the view of Thomas Dixon's Book 1905 the old south.They disappeared at the Great depression but the civil rights movement sparked an increase in clan activities in the deep south with more than 4 million members. Now in the presen...
In this essay, the author
- Describes the klu klux klan as one of the oldest racial gangs in america. they were designed to take back power that the freed slaves took after they were set free.
- Explains that the klan disappeared at the great depression but the civil rights movement sparked an increase in clan activities in the deep south with more than 4 million members.
- Explains that the klan doesn't do many crimes, except for cross burnings and rituals, but they still have run in with the law like sometimes vandalism or shootings.
- Explains that there are about 30 different chapters of the klan, all over the u.s. and the deep south, many being in the same state.
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- History Of The Ku Klux Klanexplanatory essayThe Ku Klux Klan is commonly known as the KKK, which was an organization ran by white people who advocated white supremacy, anti-immigration and racial discrimination. The Ku Klux Klan was and still is a very racist group towards all skin colors other than white, but predominately there focus was on African Americans. Klan members were nervous of the uprising of African Americans after slavery had ended in the U.S in 1865. The Klan’s goal was to hate and terrorize African Americans, making them feel as if they do not belong in the United States (U.S). The dominate force the Klan used was terrorism, both physical assault and murder, by burning, shooting, and hanging. Since the first Klan originated in 1865, there have been 2 more to follow since then.
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- Describes the ku klux klan as an organization run by white people who advocated white supremacy, anti-immigration and racial discrimination.
- Explains that the first ku klux klan was founded by a group of confederate veterans in pulaski tennessee in 1865, coincidental the same year when slavery was abolished in the us.
- Explains that the klan adopted a costume to hide their identity because most members operated in small towns and rural areas where people knew each other's faces. the union leagues and the freedmen’s bureau were attacked.
- Explains that the civil rights act of 1871, which prohibits ethnic violence against blacks, led to many southern counties being placed under martial law and thousands of arrests.
- Explains that the jim crow law provided legal segregation between whites and blacks. in plessy v. ferguson, the 14th amendment did not prohibit individuals and private organizations from discriminating on the basis of race.
- Explains how simmons founded the second kkk in 1915, which was revived by the film "the birth of a nation." the second klan supported white supremacy and protected white womanhood.
- Explains that the kkk targeted roman catholics, jews, african americans, and other groups of people migrating from eastern and southern european countries.
- Explains how urbanization fueled the growth of the second kkk. the klansmen were lower to middle-class whites that were defending their jobs and housing from the massive number of immigrants from overseas.
1011 wordsRead More - The Ku Klux Klanexplanatory essayThe Ku Klux Klan, was an extremist group that formed during the 1800’s. They used torture to gain power, especially in the South. They were a group of white men that shared the same political views and goals. They formed between December of 1865, and the Summer of 1866 in Pulaski Tennessee. Their original idea was to be a brotherhood, but that quickly changed. The Klan did not realize their potential at first, but they realized they could have as much power as they wanted if they worked for it, and thats what they did. They met in secret to plot their heart breaking attacks on African Americans, Republicans and many others. Finally, in the 1870’s laws were passed to limit their deadly actions. In 1869 they had earned notoriety and nationwide
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- Explains the kkk's formation was a reaction to many different events and ideas, including the loss of the civil war and the abolishment of slavery.
- Explains that the kkk hated the republicans and wanted to abolish them and their ideas in the south.
- Explains that the kkk did not like african americans because they thought they didn't deserve the same rights as them. the klan tortured them in many ways, including beating, lynching, burned, murdered, kidnapped, and raped.
- Explains that the kkk was an extremist group during the 1800's who tormented many african americans and anyone who wanted to help them or see them succeed in the community.
- Describes the ku klux klan as an extremist group that used torture to gain power, especially in the south. they met in secret to plot their heartbreaking attacks on african americans, republicans and many others.
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- Explains the rise and fall of the ku klux klan in the 1920s.
- Analyzes how the ku klux klan rose in the 1920s due to political encouragement through the movie, the birth of a nation, prohibition, and political leaders.
- Analyzes how president wilson's support of the birth of a nation led to a dramatic increase of new members in the klan.
- Explains the ku klux klan's gain of political power had encouraged americans to join the kkk to ensure the safety of their job.
- Analyzes how the ku klux klan rose in the 1920s due to the rise of immigration, which caused the kkk to stand out from other racial hatred groups.
- Explains that the klan's message struck a cord, and membership ballooned in the 1920s.
- Explains that the ku klux klan's strong view on nativism led them to lynchings, killing, and destruction of property on immigrants. the kkk promised restoration of america without immigrants, so many people joined the movement.
- Explains that the kkk had fallen in the 1920s due to political corruption. david stephenson, the grand dragon of indiana, was convicted of the rape and murder of a woman named madge oberholtzer.
- Analyzes how hiram evans, the imperial wizard of the ku klux klan, caused a major decline in the klan.
- Describes the ku klux klan as a group that emerged from racism, made up of white supremacist government officials and common middle-class citizens.
1551 wordsRead More - The Ku Klux Klananalytical essayAt one point in time in the 1920s, the Ku Klux Klan – KKK – had a total of more than 4 million members (History.com Staff)! Fortunately, its number of followers decreased rapidly throughout the century. However, this did not stop them from sticking their foot out in the path of the Civil Rights Movement. The Klan had many efforts to slow down the movement; but in the end, they failed to phase it. Actions that the Klan took were bombing and man-slaughtering (History.com Staff). The KKK also had a hand in the sabotage of the Freedom Riders (Fre14). Looking back on the Civil Rights Movement nowadays, some believe that the KKK actions actually gained support for integration.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the ku klux klan had a total of more than 4 million members in the 1920s. however, its number of followers decreased rapidly throughout the century.
- Explains that the ku klux klan was created in 1866 and was embedded into nearly all the american southern states.
- Explains how the kkk showed its opinions on civil rights for african americans by bombing a baptist church in birmingham, alabama.
- Explains that the church symbolized the african-american religion and civil rights activists, and was used as the starting line of many birmingham civil-rights marches.
- Describes how the kkk turned to man-slaughtering to solve their anti-civil rights issues. they claimed the lives of three activists – michael schwerner, andrew goodman, and james chaney.
- Describes how the invisible empire of the south killed an innocent civil rights activist, viola gregg liuzzo, during the selma march in 1965.
- Describes how the invisible empire of the south destroyed the freedom riders and all that the riders represented.
- Analyzes how the next freedom rider's bus came through anniston and was tortured by the kkk mob. however, the students in charge of the rides would not give the ku klux klan a victory.
- Analyzes how the civil rights movement was a success in the south, regardless of the ku klux klan's actions. the church bombing and activist murders spread nationwide hatred against the kkk.
- Cites freedom rides of 1961 and ku klux klan.
1090 wordsRead More - The Ku Klux Klan (KKK)explanatory essayThe Ku Klux Klan (KKK) " In world history, those who have helped to build the same culture are not necessarily of one race, and those of the same race have not all participated in one culture. In scientific language, culture is not a function of race" (Benedict). The sad fact is that many races are discriminated against. Discrimination is defined as the act of perceiving and making evident the distinctions between two different groups of people.
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- Explains that hatred turns out not to be color-blind. the week society multimedia almanac, minneapolis, the learning company, 1998 cd-rom.
- Describes the ku klux klan in benet's reader’s encyclopedia of american literature.
- Explains that trelease, allen w., "ku klux klan." the reader's companion to american history, 1991.
- Describes the ku klux klan as a social organization for ex-confederates in pulaski, tennessee, during the reconstruction period.
1634 wordsRead More - The Klu Klux Klanexplanatory essayThe Ku Klux Klan originated over one hundred years ago and has gone through many changes since its beginning. Although many people know the Ku Klux Klan exists, they do not understand its purpose or how it has changed throughout its life.
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- Explains that the ku klux klan originated over one hundred years ago and has gone through many changes since its beginning.
- Explains that the ku klux klan became a part of everyday life for many southerners after the civil war ended.
- Describes how the ku klux klan began in pulaski, tennessee, where six ex-confederate soldiers were sitting around a fireplace.
- Narrates how the group decided on a name derived from the greek word kuklos, meaning circle ku klux.
- Explains that the ku klux klan became out of control in later years, but it was a way to have fun.
- Opines that all groups and clubs must go through changes, but many changes of the ku klux klan endured were not necessarily the best for everyone.
- Explains how the ku klux klan's members began to cause a major impact on society.
- Describes the ku klux klan's national convention, which was held in 1867 at the maxwell house hotel in nashville, tennessee.
- Explains that general nathan bedford forrest was the group's choice for the position and he gladly accepted. the ku klux klan became a greater voice in society than it had ever been.
- Opines that the ku klux klan still had problems, but after their national convention, its activities were more effective and organized.
- Opines that the ku klux klan was a controversial group that had its problems and the public asked the government for assistance in disposing of it.
- Explains that the ku klux klan gained a wide range of enrollees, not all of them joined to cause trouble; many politicians joined just to have the help of the group in campaigning for the election.
- Explains that the ku klux klan is an institution of chivalry, humanity, mercy, and patriotism.
- Explains that the ku klux klan's membership has gone through a major decline since the late 1980s.
- Explains that the ku klux klan has splintered into several independent groups, but no one knows the exact number of members.
- Explains that due to some changes in the ku klux klan, the organization now has new objectives.
- Explains that the ku klux klan's leaders work to replace the collapsed society and push for the advancement of the white race.
- Opines that the ku klux klan is an organization like no other, but it has endured many problems as do other groups.
- Analyzes how kkk, though in decline, packs punch. st. louis post-dispatch, 26 august 1996, section news analysis.
2476 wordsRead More - History of the Ku Klux Klanexplanatory essayHistory of the Ku Klux Klan The KKK is a movement that has been very controversial since the Civil War. The Klan as they call themselves was created as a result of the occupation of Federal troops in the South. The KKK's purpose at the time was to provide the people of the south with the leadership to bring back the values of Western Civilization that was taken from them.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the ku klux klan is a movement that has been very controversial since the civil war.
- Explains that the klan stands for many things, including the white race, america first, the constitution, free enterprise, and positive christianity.
- Explains that the knights of the ku klux klan is a fraternal, patriotic movement that promotes western christian civilization and white racial political self-determination.
- Explains that the name ku klux klan comes from the greek word kuklos, meaning circle, because in it is contained some of the unique characteristics of white or aryan race.
- Explains that the klan is still around because of its name and symbols break through the paper curtain of the anti-white media and brings us to the attention of those who want to learn more about us.
463 wordsRead More - The KKK versus the Anti-Klan Movementanalytical essayThe KKK versus the Anti-Klan Movement The Knights of the Ku Klux Klan is the oldest and largest gathering of White Christian men and women. As the oldest White's Right group in the world, members of the Ku Klux Klan face much criticism from the rest of society and are constantly trying to break down the negative stereotypes and connotations that are associated with the KKK. In fact, the Confederate flag is now in question as a device to distinguish the organization as it has been deemed a symbol of bigotry and injustice toward African Americans in the south. In this paper, we will first look at the KKK as an organization and the principles upon which they were founded. Later, we will look at the claims that the KKK is not a "hate" group and the reasons why others feel differently.
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- Explains that the knights of the ku klux klan is the oldest and largest gathering of white christian men and women in the world.
- Explains that the knights of the ku klux klan was founded on christmas eve in 1865 in pulaski, tennessee.
- Explains that the knights of the ku klux klan have published documents with their mission and beliefs. they believe that america should be first and cut spending on other countries.
- Opines that the kkk is a hate group, but they continue to claim that they are not racist. the knights of the ku klux klan reflects the organizations resistance to blacks.
- Explains that the knights of the ku klux klan state that they do not teach or support violence in any form. however, an article describes a violent outbreak and hostile demonstration by the kkk at an amish church in indiana.
- Analyzes how the ku klux klan has tried to claim that they are not racist or bigoted by covering up stories of violence and racism.
- Explains that anti-racist action (ara) is an organization that supports anti-racism by preventing and disbanding kkk and other racist organizations from protesting black history month.
- Analyzes how the town of pulaski, tennessee, has been a battlefield between members of the kkk and civil rights activists since the establishment of dr. martin luther king jr. day.
- Analyzes how the citizens of louisville, kentucky, fought the kkk's racist actions in 1995.
- Opines that the knights of the ku klux klan are a racist and discriminatory organization.
- Explains that tcar is an anti-racism group and civil rights activists who believe that increasingly violent racism must be challenged and that fascist groups must not grow.
3070 wordsRead More - Ku Klux Klanexplanatory essayThe Ku Klux Klan also known as just “The Klan” or “Hooded order”. This was an racist suprimistest group. This group of white men was founded in 1860.The gang extended to every southern state by 1870 and became bigger for white resistance and they hate the republican party. They didn’t like the Republican Party era policies because it aimed for establishing political and economic equality for blacks. The members soon thought of an intimidation scare tactic by dressing in all white to be seen as ghost. Founded in 1866 the ku klux klan staged rallies and burned large classes. Parades and marches denouncing immigrants, Catholics, Jesus, blades and other labors. If you were not a part of the Klans men we often described as and known as enemies of just and by standers. The like to use sticks and other objects other than weapons. They mostly used fire, that way the burned what they didn’t like.
In this essay, the author
- Describes the ku klux klan as a racist, suprimist group of white men who hated the republican party. they staged rallies and burned large classes.
- Explains how the ku klux klan dedicated itself to an underground campaign of violence against most republican leaders and voters in an effort to restore white supremacy in the south.
- Explains that the ku klux klan did not boost a well-organized structure or clear leadership. they carried out their attacks at night, acting on their own but in support of the common goals of defeating radical reconstruction and trying to restore white supremacy in the south.
- Explains that the ku klux klan activity flourished in the regions of the south where blacks were on a minority.
- Explains that there was a protest on renaming the park named after ulysses s. grant in memphis. the local klan members gathered together to protest the older ku klux klan knight name.
- Explains how the ku klux klan's members crossed class lines, from small farmers and labor to planters, lawyers, merchants, physicians, and ministers. the origination now has new objectives.
- Explains that the klan's objectives are to focus on the family, stop abortion, reverse distrimination, and welfare for those who need it. the most important objective is to outlaw homosexuality and inter-racial marriages
- Cites johnson, lyndon b., "statement by president on the first anniversary of medicare."
- Analyzes califano, joseph, and washington monthly's "what was really great about the great society the truth behind the conservative myths."
- Cites johnson, lyndon b. letters to sargent shiver on his appointment to direct the program to eliminate poverty.
577 wordsRead More - Ku Klux Klananalytical essayDuring the nineteenth century, black people were treated as slaves. White governments introduced many laws to control their freedom. They could not vote. They were denied access to good jobs and to worthwhile education and well into the twentieth century they suffered great poverty. People from the USA wanted to prevent them from voting and holding office. They were called the Ku Klux Klan, it was organized in Pulaski, Tennesee, during the winter of 1865 to 1866 by six former confederate army officers who gave their society a name adapted from the Greek word Kuklos.The KKK used violence and intimidation to keep blacks segregated. They used parades, beatings, lynching, and other violent methods to intimidate blacks.
In this essay, the author
- Describes the ku klux klan, which was organized in pulaski, tennesee, during the winter of 1865 to 1866 by six former confederate army officers.
- Explains that the ku klux klan, or kkk as known today, was started in the spring of 1866. six confederate veterans formed a social club in pulaski, tennessee.
- Explains that the kkk was a small group very much in secrecy at first. the exact date of the beginning is unknown.
- Explains how the klan spread across tennessee, using tricks to keep blacks "in their place". they later moved to more violent pranks.
- Explains that general forrest, the grand wizard of the kkk, ordered the klansmen to restrict their activities in 1869. the federal crackdown broke the back, and violence continued.
- Describes how the atlanta-based kkk applied for a state charter during the reconstruction and became the biggest and most powerful klan in history. the message was to appeal to people who were troubled by abrupt changes in american society.
- Explains that one of the greatest klan strengths came in 1925 when a mammoth parade began in the nations capitol washington dc.
- Explains that the klan fell into what is called the depression years. with the growing poverty in america, members fees became a luxury.
- Analyzes how klansmen continued to resort to violence in the south. they invaded black sections of cities and left messages on cards for blacks to stay away from the voting polls.
- Concludes that the klan has formed and diminished many times in the past; if it tries to keep adding members, there will always be opponents to try and stop it.
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