(Changes in society) The KKK Flashcards
What did the KKK tend to be based?
Small-town southern USA
How many members did the KKK have in 1921?
How does this compare to 1929?
100,000
20,000
What was the general feeling amongst members of the KKK?
Feared immigration and felt threatened by black americans.
The KKK felt threatened by black americans.
Why?
They feared they would overtake them in status.
Highlight the KKK’s influence at the peak of their popularity.
They could control politicians & police in certain areas.
What was the KKK’s impact on black americans?
2
Stimulated increased migration from South to Northern cities.
Increased support for, and founding of, civil rights and separatist groups.
Why did the KKK collapse at the end of the 20s?
Corruption & scandals of leaders
What was the KKK’s motto?
‘Native, White, Protestant Supremacy’
Outline that kind of practices the KKK would do.
2
Pour tar and feather over victims.
Carry out legal public lynchings.
What does NAACP stand for?
National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People
How many members did the NAACP have in the 20s?
500,000.
At its height in 1924, how many members did the KKK have?
4 million
When did the KKK have 4 million members (its height)?
1924
What kind of movement was the NAACP?
Peaceful
What did the NAACP do?
2
Educate people on subjects surrounding civil-rights.
Advocated for anti-segregation and anti-lynching laws but lost.
