Black People And The KKK Flashcards
What was legal in the south but not in the north?
Segregation and Jim Crow Laws were more common
In the 1920s how many people went to the north for better conditions?
1 million
When did the KKK reform?
1915
Who were the KKK?
A white racist group who opposed blacks, foreigners, Catholics and Jews
How many members did the KKK have 1920-1925?
5 millions members including judges and politicians
What are examples of the KKK activities?
Secret meetings at night wearing white robes to hide their face
Lit burning crosses to scare blacks
Beat and raped black people
Lynching
When and why did the KKK end?
In 1925 involving a scandal where their leader ( David Stephenson) was sentenced with kidnapping and second murder
What became more popular allowing black musicians to gain respect?
Jazz music
When was the KKK formed?
1850’s