The KKK Flashcards
1
Q
What did the revival of the KKK prove?
A
WASP society intolerance of perceived threats to its dominance
2
Q
Which groups did the KKK target beyond the Blacks?
A
- Jews
- Catholics
- Communists
- Atheists
- Feminists
3
Q
What role did WW1 play in the Klan’s growth?
A
- Increased patriotism
- Heightened the sense of what was ‘alien’
- Fear of Black ex-servicemen, non-Anglo-Saxon immigrants
4
Q
How did advertising techniques help the KKK grow?
A
- Techniques from WW1 in the sale of Liberty Bonds
- $10 joining fee
- Incentive for recruiting others
5
Q
How large did the KKK grow by 1924?
A
4 million members
6
Q
What were the KKK’s main tactics?
A
- Violence
- Intimidation
- Political pressure
- Lynching
7
Q
Why did the Klan decline after 1924?
A
- Series of scandals
- Reduced threats from immigration
- Hypocrisy over prohibition
8
Q
Describe two features of the KKK
A
- Widespread membership: 4 million members, strong support particularly in the South, attracted WASPS who felt threatened by minority groups
- Tactics of intimidation and violence: hurt minorities, politically used influences to block candidates they opposed (Catholic presidential hopeful Al Smith)
