KKK in the 1920s Flashcards

1
Q

What does the KKK stand for?

A

Ku Klux Klan

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Who restarted the KKK in 1915 after being inspired by the film, ‘Birth Of A Nation’?

A

William Simmonds

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What is the first film watched in the Whitehouse by Woodrow Wilson, inspiring more people to support the KKK?

A

‘Birth Of A Nation’

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4
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How many members did the KKK reach in its prime?

A

At its height, in 1925, it had 5 million members

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What methods of intimidation or torture were popularly used by the KKK?

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❖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.

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