The Ku Klux Klan
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The Ku Klux Klan
The Ku Klux Klan, better known as the KKK, was started
in Tennessee in 1866. The people who believed in "White
Pride" came together against the advancement of African
Americans, Jews, and other minorities. The KKK
members were very violent and used harsh actions to get
their point across, but their actions were supported by their
strong belief in their religion and the culture in which they
were brought up in. The Klan did as it believed, they did
what they thought was right and for their time period they
were just acting in the way their culture brought them up to
act. The name Ku Klux Klan comes from the Greek word
kuklos, meaning circle. The oldest symbol of unity is a
circle. The Klan represents itself as the "oldest American
White civil rights group." The KKK's history has been split
into five eras. Former Confederate General Nathan
Bedford Forrest founded the First Era in 1866. The Klan
was formed during the Reconstruction Era of United States
history. Klan members went on "night rides." On "night
rides" the KKK members dressed in white robes and went
to houses belonging to empowered blacks and instituted
fright into their hearts. They would threaten these blacks
with what would happen if they voted or took positions of
power. They often whipped, mutilated or even killed any
black that didn't comply with the KKK's ideas. The
Second Era of the KKK reigned from 1915-1925. This
Second Era of Klansmen came together against the blacks
that were trying to take a spot in the community with the
NAACP. The Klan provided middle-class whites with
stability. This era of the Klan came together against African
Americans, Catholics, Jews, Asians, immigrants, anyone
who had pre-and extra-marital escapades, and many other
minorities. This Klan era was the First Era to use
automobiles as part of the lynching. The Third Era was
started in May of 1954 when the Supreme Court ruled that
segregating of public schools by race was unconstitutional.
This generation of Klansmen at one point numbered
40,000. In 1857 as a result of the Montgomery Bus
boycott, a group of Klan members torched four African
American Churches. At one point a count was taken and
there had been over one hundred and fifty acts of racial and
anti-Semitic acts of violence in the south. The Third Era
mainly used their own forms of bombs to de...
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...at blacks and other minorities are receiving more
chances than whites are. They disagree strongly with
affirmative action and special treatment for minorities.
Today's KKK's purpose is to stop minorities from rising.
These minorities are getting more chances than whites do.
Since so many people believe this so strongly, just as they
did in 1866 when it all began, the KKK still exists. It's
members still strive to keep the white race on the top of the
hierarchy. People say that racism would decrease if the
American government didn't put as much emphasize on
skin color and ethnicity. In today's world if blacks weren't
given any advantages and made to work as hard as a white
would to make themselves prosperous then the Fifth Era of
the KKK would diminish because they would have nothing
to fight against. Through five eras of the KKK American
racism has come a long way, from slavery to
anti-affirmative action, the KKK has stood its ground and
did what they were brought up to do. Though sometimes
their acting may have been a bit extreme these whites were
brought up to fight for "white pride" and as any member of
a faith they fought for what they thought was right.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the ku klux klan, better known as the kkk, was started in tennessee in 1866. the people who believed in "whitepride" came together against the advancement of africanamericans, jews, and other minorities.
- Explains that the ku klux klan represents itself as the "oldest americanwhite civil rights group." the kkk's history has been splitinto five eras.
- Explains that bedford forrest founded the first era in 1866. the klan was formed during the reconstructionera of united statesshistory.
- Explains that the second era of the kkk reigned from 1915-1925. the klan provided middle-class whites withstability.
- Explains that the klan era was the first era to useautomobiles as part of the lynching, and the thirdera was in 1954 when the supreme court ruled thatsegregating of public schools by race was unconstitutional.
- Explains that there had been over one hundred and fifty acts of racial and anti-semitic violence in the south. the third era used their own forms of bombs to destroy residents and churches of their enemies.
- Explains that the fifth era of the kkk is in action, they haven't been as successful.
- Explains that the ku klux klan's actions were very radical. the kkk killed anyblack that had too much power or influence.
- Narrates how the klans killed or wounded twohundred victims in one louisiana parish in 1868, and whipped another three hundred until they could barely walk.
- Explains that the ku klux klan took their culture and religion and combined it to create justification for any evil actions. the harsh force act of 1870 and 1871 allowed federal troops to destroy the organization.
- Opines that by being aklan member you must be totally loyal to the cause.
- Explains that the klan had sacrificial rituals in which they would wrap crosses with white bandages and thentorch it before they started each meeting.
- Opines that puritans religion is different from the beliefs of the kkk. they both prosecute and kill people who don'tcomply with their way of life.
- Opines that the kkk's purpose is to stop minorities from rising.
- Explains that the kkk still exists, and that it's members still strive to keep the white race on the top of thehierarchy.
- Explains that americanracism has come a long way, from slavery toanti-affirmative action, the kkk has stood its ground anddid what they were brought up to do.
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- The Ku Klux Klananalytical essayThe Invisible Empire of the South, also known as the Ku Klux Klan (KKK), has been a major role in shaping the views of the United States and the South, particularly speaking the eleven former states of the Confederacy. From significant national figures, down to the local county councilman, evidence of the Klan being involved in politics is clearly there. One also cannot rule out the amount of legislation that the Klan has affected due to its terrorist-like tactics. It can definitely said that the KKK not only impacted government and policy making, but it affected Southern life. Since the formation of the first Klan after the end of the Civil War, it has been clear that the KKK will not stop at nothing to ensure the continuity of the white supremacy, especially in the South. The Invisible Empire clearly had a good hold on Southern politics throughout the height of their existence.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the invisible empire of the south, also known as the ku klux klan, has been a major role in shaping the views of united states and south.
- Analyzes how the ku klux klan's history can be broken down into separate "klans" — former confederate soldiers in pulaski, tennessee formed the first kkk around a year after the end of the civil war.
- Analyzes how the klansmen of louisiana were in control of local politics like police and courts during the 1920s.
- Explains that the ku klux klan formed a large white-women following during the second clan's tenure. the women spoke out on how women were held back in society and politics.
- Explains that the second klan's political reach was not quite the same as the second one during the twenties. the kkk was focused on continuing the disenfranchisement of voters.
- Explains that the sixteenth street baptist church bombing in birmingham on september 13, 1963, resulted in the death of four young african-american girls.
- Explains that the movie, mississippi burning, was based on the murders of james chaney, andrew goodman, and michael schwerner in the summer of 1964.
- Explains how the kkk was untouchable locally and that it took the federal government to run the investigation.
- Opines that the kkk has lost all its power in the south and the nation since the 1960s.
- Explains that the ku klux klan changed the united states, and most importantly, the american south, politically and socially.
- Analyzes the "16th street baptist church bombing." spartacus educational. jim simkin, sept. 1997.
- Explains that the second klan rose in 1915 under william j. simmons of atlanta, who was inspired by thomas dixon's the clansmen, which later inspired the film birth of a nation.
- States blee, kathleen m., "women of the klan: racism and gender in the 1920s." virginia.edu. university of virginia, 2008.
- Explains lay, shawn, and mccloud, peter, the ku klux klan in the twentieth century.
- Explains the mississippi burning trial: a chronology. university of missouri-kansas city, n.d.
2117 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
In this essay, the author
- 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.
1407 wordsRead More - The Ku Klux Klanexplanatory essayThe Ku Klux Klan Throughout the years, there has been a tremendous amount of debate concerning African Americans. The civil war was a land mark for African Americans. Even though the civil war can be seen as a positive aspect for blacks, many whites rebelled at the outcomes of the civil war. In the recent years following the civil war many Americans became frustrated as new laws quickly came into effect. Whites no longer wanted to abide by these laws which in turn cause many hardships and casualties for the blacks.
In this essay, the author
- Describes the ku klux klan, known as the kkk, in common terms.
- Describes the six men who believed that the only way to end the civil war was through the end of the war.
- Explains that the name ku klux klan comes from the greek.
- Explains that we have had a klan all along. it never died out in the ‘60s.
- Explains that the klan also found a new set of victims in the 1940s and 50s.
- Explains that the ku klux klan found it harder and harder to find.
- Opines that the kkk is a problem that won't go away for long.
- Opines that the ku klux klan will feed on hate.
1240 wordsRead More - The Ku Klux Klanopinion essayThe Ku Klux Klan At the end of the American Civil War radical members of Congress attempted to destroy the white power structure of the Rebel states. The Freeman's Bureau was established by Congress on 3rd March, 1865. The bureau was designed to protect the interests of former slaves.
In this essay, the author
- Opines that the ku klux klan area was considered to be one of the most active areas.
- Explains that james bodman was sent to mobile and it did not take him.
- Describes the execution of a white man for the first time in june 1997.
- Opines that blacks should be able to get away with killing a black man.
1578 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 essayThe Ku Klux Klan In the southern states of the USA, the period known as “Reconstruction” created a pressure and fear and hate for the African Americans among many of the southern white people. This was because the African Americans were now free people and had the same rights as the white people. This angered many white people and they created groups to support their beliefs and to allow people with the same ideas to gather together and share their ideas. This is how the Ku Klux Klan came into existence.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the klan's members were inspired by the kkk and set up their own dens and branches in pulaski, which were located in the south.
- Describes the second era of the klan, which reigned from 1915 to 1925. it was the first to use automobiles as part of lynching and became involved in politics.
- Explains that the fifth era of the klan is currently in action. they believe that minorities are unequal to whites and oppose affirmative action and special treatment.
- Analyzes how the ku klux klan believes that the white race is superior to all others. they believe that every race has the natural right to have pride in its heritage and work to better itself.
- Describes how the ku klux klan began in pulaski, tennessee on december 24, 1865.
- Explains that the third era started in 1954 when the civil rights movement caused a large increase of membership into the klan.
1429 wordsRead More - Ku Klux Klanexplanatory essayKu Klux Klan A secret terrorist organization that originated in the southern states during the period of Reconstruction following the American Civil War and was reactivated in the 20th century. The Ku Klux Klan believed in the innate inferiorityof black so therefore mistrusted adn resented the rise of former slaves to a status of civil equality and often to positions of political power. The lan became an illegal organization committed to destroying the Reconstruction governments from the Carolinas to Arkansas. Attired in robes or sheets and wearing masks topped with pointed hoods, the Klansmen terrorized public officials in effort to drive them from office and blacks in general to prevent them from voting, holding office, and otherwise exercising their newly acquird political rights. It was customary for them to burn crosses on hillsides and near the homes of who they wished to frighten.
In this essay, the author
- Opines that the klan is necessary to defend white supremacy and the inviolability of white.
- Declares the determination of the klan to 'quot;protect the weak, the innocent and the defenseless'.
- Describes the klan as an invisible empire and provided for a supreme official, called grand wizard of the
- Describes how hundreds of klansmen were arrested and adopted a new fraternal.
- Explains that white supremacy was preached, and it focused its attacks on alien outsiders.
- Describes the essential conditions for the party's realization of its aims.
- Explains that beobachter became the official daily party organ as the german communist party grew in strength.
- Opines that the loyal nazis soon held erman society through the leadership corps of the party.
- Explains that blood 18 years or older swore allegiance to the fuhrer and according to reich law.
- Explains that ku klux klan believed in the innate inferiority of blacks and resented the rise of former slaves to a status of civil equality and often to positions of political power.
- Describes how the klansmen terrorized public officials in an effort to drive them from office.
- Explains how newly acquird political rights burned crosses on hillsides and near the homes of those they wished to frighten.
- Narrates how nathan b. forrest officially dibanded the klan in 1869. in 1871, congress passed the force bill to implement the 14th amendment to the u.s. constitution.
- Explains that blacks roman catholics and jews were excluded and were increasingly male targets of defamation and persecution by the klan.
- Explains that the klan was influential throughout the nation, with an estimated membership of 3 million in 1924, when it was at its peak of strength.
- Explains that contraversy was defeated in 1944. it dibanded formally when it was unable to pay back axes wed to the federal government.
- Opines that the klan is still in existence today in the year 2001, but it is not strong as before.
- Explains that hitler joined the german workers' party in 1919 and became a leader of the group.
- Explains how the party organized the storm troops, or sa, to defend its meetings and disrupt the meetings of liberal democrats.
- Explains that hitler was elected 'quot;unlimited chairman' of the party in 1921, and adopted as its official emblem a flag consisting of red fields in the center.
- Explains that the national socialist party became the only legal party. the enabling act of march 23, 1933, granted hitler dictatorial powers and signified the end of the weimer republic.
- Explains that many civil-service employees were compelled to join against their will.
- Explains that socialism extorted large sums of money from german workers and farmers through its annual 'winter help' collections for the poor.
- Explains that the gestapo was created in 1933 to suppress opposition to the hitler regime.
- Opines that the party resolved the weimar republic's powerlessness and transformed the weak republic into an industrially and politically powerful state is a matter of record.
- Opines that the most tragic aspect of the national socialist reign was the cost of suffering endured by the german people under hitler and after his death.
- Explains that the ku klux klan and the nazis were the same in many ways.
1590 wordsRead More - Ku Klux Klanexplanatory essayKu Klux Klan The Ku Klux Klan is a secret society based on hatred and violence. The Klan claims that it stands for only law-abiding rallies and activities, but the Klan has been known for having hypocritical views throughout it’s existence. No matter where the Klan is headed, violence is sure to be the destination. The Knights of the Ku Klux Klan claim that the Bible is on their side.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the ku klux klan is a secret society based on hatred and violence.
- Opines that the bible condones the klan's activity. they claim they are not out to destroy america, but rather to save it.
- Explains that the kuklux klan has attempted to reach their goal of instilling fear and intimidation in the minds of everyone they cross. it has a distinct origin, four stage revolution,distinct symbols, recruiting requirements, and strong political beliefs.
- Explains that the ku klux klan was founded in 1865 in the law office of judgethomas m. jones.
- Describes the origin of the ku klux klan in a thirty-page pamphlet published by mr. and mrs. william b.romine of pulaski.
- Explains that white and red were the confederate colors for the robes and trimmings.
- Explains that the south's women designed and made more than four hundred thousand klan robes for horses and riders, but not a word was said about them and not one secret concerning them was revealed.
- Explains that the den officers were unable to fill a complement of officers. the original den leader, frankmccord, was called grand cyclops, his chief lieutenant, captain kennedy, james crowe was chosen grand turk.
- Describes the secret organization ghouls, which wanted a name that would tingle down the spine of its victims. james crowe suggested splitting the word in two and changing the last letter to an
- Explains that john lester proposed adding "clan" to the end of the name ku kluxklan, which was better than "clocletz."
- Explains that the ku klux klan needed a set structure to maintain order. the structure was founded by one of the most educated founders, john kennedy.
- Explains that the ku klux klan needed uniforms after its name and structure was established. they wore white robes and hoods to intimidate their much hated counterparts, the blacks.
- Explains that the first evidence of the ku klux klan was during reconstruction. it was a prankish organization that targeted blacks andrepublicans.
- Explains that the reconstructionacts of march 1867 and the fourteenth amendment to the federal constitution created serious problems ofpolitical and social readjustments.
- Explains that the ku klux klan was formed to intimidate blacks. they used bizarre rituals, pointed hoods and drapinggowns to help. the movement was a revolution against many aspects of reconstruction.
- Describes how the klan was divided into local "dens" and adopted aset of principles to protect the weakened and relieve the injured and oppressed.
- Explains that the klanspread from tennessee to the carolinas and especially georgia, alabama, and mississippi. in louisiana, whiteradicals formed a group that was different than the kkk.
- Explains that the knights of thewhite camellia were referred to as the white league and the invisible circle. the klan had a large group of members, but the members were not asevident as hoped.
- Explains that klan continued to participate in their activities until they had accomplished all of their goals. they vowed to continueprotecting the white people, reducing the black vote, expelling undesirable carpetbaggers and scalawags.
- Describes how the modern 20th-century klan was formed in 1915 as a fraternal organization devoted to theprinciples of white supremacy.
- Explains that the klan was dedicated to protecting the purity of thenative-born, white, anglo-saxon americans and claimed a higher morality and dedication to religious fundamentalism.
- Explains how the klan's tactics were used to instill fear and intimidation on their counterparts.
- Explains that the klan reached the height of its power in the early 1920s, when it probably had between 4,000,000 and6,000,000 members.
- Explains that the klan's ranks deteriorated during the 1930s, and was reduced to aregional, ineffective organization in the south.
- Explains that the remnants of the klan disbanded when the u.s. government tried to collect back taxes in 1944. the third stage came after world war ii.
- Explains that many bombings and murders were attributed to the klan, including the 1965 killing of viola liuzzo, a civil rights worker.
- Explains that the ku klux klan was indicted for contempt of congress in 1966, and five men were convicted for bombing school buses in pontiac, michigan.
- Analyzes how the klan was revived for the fourth stage, but with moreanger and weaker beliefs. all current members are ignorant radicals out to save the world.
- Analyzes how the klan is portrayed on television by uneducated, drunk, and violent men who portray themselves as protecting their ancestors.
- Explains that the present-day klan is the most confused, since it incorporated the beliefs of the ku klux with those of hitler's nazis.
- Explains that the klan/neo-nazis stand for mainly the hate and jealousy ofafrican-americans, but the hatred towards blacks has expanded to fill the empty hole left open by all of the other missingbeliefs.
- Explains that the ku klux klan stands for only shallow beliefs including hate,jealousy, and anger that is expressed through violence.
- Explains that the christian cross, the wheel of creativity, and the ancient aryan symbol for the sun are all present. the ku klux klan's symbol of the cross is described.
- Explains that the cross is a symbol of sacrifice, service, and the christian religion. it was sanctified and made holy almost 2000 years ago by the suffering and blood over 50 million martyrs.
- Explains that the old cross was bathed in the blood of our lord jesus christ and became the symbol of faith, hope, and love. today it is used to rally the forces of christianity against the ever increasing hordes of an anti-christ and the enemies of america.
- Explains that the light of truth dispels ignorance and superstition as fire purifies gold and silver, but destroys wood and stubble.
- Explains that recruiting for the klan was never thought about when it was established.
- Explains that the klan does not recruit, but people interested in joining have to meet certain qualifications.
- Explains that no one is allowed in this movement who can not practicereal brotherhood. only pure white christian people of non-jewish,non-negro, non-asian descent can enter the knights of the ku klux klan.
- Explains that the knights of the ku klux klan is strictly a law-abiding organization. every member is sworn to uphold the law and the principles of justice.
- Explains that the knights of the ku klux klan movement is not an open membership organization.
- Explains that if it was a political affiliation, the beliefs that would be introduced are as follows: reassert americans white christian heritage, return prayer to school, stop non-white organizations, drug testing on all welfare recipitants, quarantine all aids carriers.
- Opines that the klan's political beliefs are clearly out to benefit only the white conformist who rejects what society has.
- Argues that society today offers equality for every american citizen. the klan members want society to hand them whatever they want even though they are the underqualified applicants.
- Analyzes how the ku klux klan has endured and overcame many obstacles to stay around and distort children's minds.
- Explains that the ku klux klan is a secret organization that helps segregate the united states by color or beliefs.
- Opines that education is the most effective technique in destroying the ku klux klan.
3490 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 - 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.
In this essay, the author
- 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.
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