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The Ku Klux Klan is not only the most notorious hate group in the history of the United States, it's also the earliest one founded. The Klan members are stereotypically identified by their unique outfits consisting of white robes and pointed hoods. They're recognized for their treacherous acts against the unlucky individuals who are not of their same race or religious beliefs. For this reason it may be shocking to discover the Ku Klux Klan was actually a political party, at the time of its origination

The second Ku Klux Klan and often regarded as the most influential and successful Klan was founded in 1915 by William J. Simmons, who was an ex-minister and a promoter of fraternal regulation. The second Klan’s first meeting was held on Stone Mt., Ga. The new Klan had a wider program than the previous one, for it added even more to "white supremacy”. The Klan added an intense nativism and anti-Catholicism closely related to that of the Know-Nothing movement of the middle 19th century. Consequently

History 11R 14 January 2015 Klu Klux Klan Life for African Americans in the United States has never been easy. First they were enslaved and later became free. Lastly they just needed the same rights as everyone else. The Klu Klux Klan wasn’t going to let that happen. The Klan wanted to stop all political and economical equality for African Americans. They were violent and terrorized all African Americans and anyone who tried to help them acquire equality. The Klu Klux Klan is a harsh and is extremely

of life. On December 24, 1865 the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) was formed in the small town of Pulaski, Tennessee to fight for their rights. There have been many hate groups around the world; however, the Ku Klux Klan is one that has impacted the lives and lifestyles of Americans by promoting white supremacy, segregation, and treating minorities unjustifiably. Like all influential groups the KKK have a specific structure and many symbols identifying them all

Ku Klux Clan (KKK) The Ku Klux Clan, notoriously known as the (KKK), was first established as a social club. As time progressed, the clan became an underground movement dedicating itself to violent acts of terror. The clan’s primary goal was to repress Republican leaders and voters, both white and black, in attempts to restore white supremacy. The Federal Government attempted to step in and intervene but consequently failed in their attempts. The ratification of the Fifteenth Amendment was

The Klu Klux Klan Did you know that in the 1920’s the klan had exceeded 4 million people nationwide. The klan had started in the South in 1866. The klan was born in Pulaski, Tennessee.It was started by a white man named General Nathan B. Forest. People joined this group either because they didn’t like the African Americans or they were anti- Catholic, anti- Semitic, anti- birth control, anti-immigrant, anti-Darwinism, and anti-Prohibition stances. The klan was an easy group to make but, when it

The KKK: An epidemic of racism A social club started in 1865 has killed over 3,000 people so far. This social club started in 1865 is known as the Klu Klux Klan or more commonly the KKK, and are still around today. The KKK was started by a group of Confederate Army veterans in Pulaski, Tennessee. The Klans first leader was a man by the name of Nathan Bedford Forrest, he was a former Confederate general. When he was the Klan leader he was called the Grand Wizard. The KKK was a group the affected

The Ku Klux Klan( K.K.K.) is a domestic terrorist organization established during the Reconstruction era. Slavery was no longer a legal business during this time period but freedom was hardly available to millions of newly freed blacks. The membership of the hate group was dominated by lawmakers, more specifically republicans from Pulaski, Tennessee. White men and women dressed in white robes and cone shaped masks and often rallied at night to terrorize black communities. The mindsets of Klan members

Throughout history and still today, the Ku Klux Klan has terrorized African Americans, Jews, Christians, and many more. The KKK has murdered many men and women over there 150 years of existence. This white supremacy group has shown that the 1st amendment will not be bent or broken for evil.  This secret society has done many illegal acts since it's forming, has very hateful symbols, but has proved that the 1st Amendment is strong and protected. The KKK started on Christmas Eve in the year of 1866

The Ku Klux Klan Supreme Justice Thurgood Marshall once stated that “the Ku Klux Klan never dies. They just stop wearing sheets because sheets cost too much” (Biography Staff, 2017). With the birth of America in 1776 and the Klan emerging in 1866, the not-so-invisible empire has claimed a place in America’s history. During the centuries, three summits have risen and declined, each wave becoming more open about their appearance than the last, proving to a point, that Thurgood Marshall’s quote