KKK in the 1920s Flashcards
What does the KKK stand for?
Ku Klux Klan
Who restarted the KKK in 1915 after being inspired by the film, ‘Birth Of A Nation’?
William Simmonds
What is the first film watched in the Whitehouse by Woodrow Wilson, inspiring more people to support the KKK?
‘Birth Of A Nation’
How many members did the KKK reach in its prime?
At its height, in 1925, it had 5 million members
What methods of intimidation or torture were popularly used by the KKK?
❖Its members intimidated people. Sometimes they would burn crosses outside their victims’ homes to denote them as a target.
❖The Klan used violence and members were often involved in lynchings. They also beat, burned, and tarred and feathered their victims.
❖Its members protested against politicians with whom it disagreed and influenced lawmaking where possible.
❖Members boycotted any businesses owned by those who disagreed with them.