Despite the outcome of the Civil War, groups of white Southerners still refuse to accept African Americans as equals. The hatred of these groups often sparks violent activities. Typically, these groups try to intimidate African Americans through acts of violence. The Ku Klux Klan (KKK) is one such group that was originally established in 1898 as a social organization. Over time, the KKK spread throughout the South because white Southerners were afraid of not having trusted members in political offices. They often used lynching and other scare tactics to keep minorities, especially African Americans, from voting. In this manner, they ensured that their fellow Klansmen would be in political office. The KKK, a violent racist organization, continues to be a destructive force throughout the South. Strong political ties, a dedicated leadership, and committed members have come together to unfairly target minorities.
Wielding its political ties, the KKK gets away with illegal acts of violence. Over the years there have been numerous examples of Klan members being elected to important political positions. "The Klan's response to community problems was usually political. By electing trusted officials Klansmen would be assured that crime would be suppressed, minorities regulated, and community improvements initiated."(Goldberg 1557). In addition, "By the early 1970's, one out of every six Klansmen was on the FBI payroll."(Goldberg 1558). Therefore the KKK could get away with acts of violence for which other citizens would be punished. The Klan was not just in the FBI and other government organizations, it could also affect electoral votes due to the large membership throughout the United States. "In the early 1920's.in Texas, 200,000 men joined, and a Klansmen was elected to the United States Senate. California's 50,000 Klansmen helped capture the statehouse for their candidate. Colorado Klan organizers counted 35,000 recruits, and elected members as governor and U.
The Ku Klux Klan organized a little while after the American Civil War. ... The Ku Klux Klan manly consisted of old Confederate Army Officers. ... The Ku Klux Klan's original purpose in the South was to scare African Americans out of voting. ... By 1915 the Ku Klux Klan was reformed by a preacher named William J. ... With the rise of Klan members the Ku Klux Klan became bold and began targeting Freedom Schools. ...
The Ku Klux Klan is a secret organization that was formed in South America in the state called Mississippi in the early 1900's which until this day still exists; the original Ku Klux Klan was organized in Pulaski, in the state of Georgia on December 24, 1865, by six former Confederate army officers. ... The name Ku Klux Klan comes from the Greek word "kuklos" which means circle. The Ku Klux Klan also called the KKK has killed many black people during the American civil war. ... The Ku Klux Klan was mostly active in between 1963 to 1970. ... This is to show how the Ku Klux Klan is....
However, with the Klan demanding freedom of speech, with political figures related to the Ku Klux Klan still bringing prejudice to politics throughout the country, and with multitudes of African-American churches being burned to the ground, it seems as if the Ku Klux Klan is still a threat to the citizens of this country. The Ku Klux Klan has played a major role in United States history. ... (Harrel, 309) The idea of public officials having involvement in the Ku Klux Klan is frightening, and still today it is present. ... Today, the Ku Klux Klan does not just ...
A secret society was formed called the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan. ... The first is the Christian Knights of the Ku Klux Klan. ... The second and thirds are The Knights of the Ku Klux Klan. ... The fourth is the Federation of Klans, Knights of the Ku Klux Klan that was formed in April 1994. ... The fifth Klan faction is the Knights of the White Camellia Ku Klux Klan, formed in 1992 and 1993. ...
The Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871 and the Joint Select Committee majority report were responses to an escalating civil unrest during the Reconstruction Period of the United States. These acts were established to dismantle, or at the very least, control the practices of the Ku Klux Klan. ... The Ku Klux Klan Act and the Joint Select Committee's majority report can be seen as succeeding "in suppressing the Klan's activities in those regions where it was enforced."" ... Their testimony gave "the most complete and reliable account of [the Ku Klux Klan's] operations during Reconstruction....
We call these groups the Ku Klux Klan, or the KKK, and the Mexican Cartel. ... Organization's Mission The Ku Klux Klan, which once started as a social club, was formed in 1866 by six college students in Pulaski, Tennessee. ... In response to the movement, the Ku Klux Klan planned to put a stop to this progressive movement among the African American community. ... Historical Context The Ku Klux Klan formed in 1965, or December 24th to be exact. ... For example, there is a denomination called the Fraternal White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan in Tennessee. ...
Millions of lives have been taken by such parties as the Nazi's and the Ku Klux Klan since the birth of our country. ... However, with the Klan demanding freedom of speech, with political figure related to the Ku Klux Klan still bringing prejudice to politics throughout the country, and with multitudes of African-American churches being burned to the ground, it seems as if the Ku Klux Klan is still a threat to the citizens of this country. The Ku Klux Klan has played a major role in United States history. ... The idea of public officials having involvement in the Ku Klux Klan is fright...
It was originally organized as a secret social club (Ku Klux Klan 1). ... Later on the name was changed to Ku Klux Klan to represent a college fraternity (Kronchwetter 19). ... The Ku Klux Klan especially targeted Republicans because the freed slaves were joining the party. ... They were commonly tortured or killed because of their involvement (Ku Klux Klan 1). ... So a year later congress passed the, "Ku Klux Klan Acts," this strengthen the punishment and also allowed the suspension if Habeas Corpus while the state is under martial law (Ku Klux Klan 2). ...
The Past and Present Ku Klux Klan The Ku Klux Klan was formed at the end of the Civil War during the Reconstruction period. ... The Ku Klux Klan has a very rich history and a very unusual group still in existence today. ... Grant began to get frustrated with the Ku Klux Klan after hearing of the turmoil they had been causing. ... In the fall of 1915, the second era of the Ku Klux Klan was born. ... ""(28) When he was in a car accident and bedridden for three months, he worked out all the details of founding a new Ku Klux Klan. ...
