THE REVIVAL OF THE KU KLUX KLAN Flashcards
What was the day of the SC ruling in the Brown versus Topeka become known as?
In the deep south the BVT ruling became known as ‘BLACK MONDAY’
Why was the WCC’S set up?
The WCC’S was set up because many white southerners were furious/determined to maintain segregation
What did the WCC’S stand for?
WHITE CITIZENS COUNCIL
Where was the first WCC set up?
The first White Citizen Council was set up in INDIANOLA, MISSISSIPPI
What did the WCC do?
Organised protests and petitions, to put pressure on state authorities to resist integration.
What did many WCC members do?
Many members of the WCC joined white supremacist group the KU KLUX KLAN
What did the KU KLUX KLAN do?
Held meetings encouraging racial hatred’
Put burning crosses outside peoples homes to frighten the people inside
Targeted civil rights protesters, black or white
What were some of the extreme methods of the KU KLUX KLAN?
BEATING, LYNCHING, SHOOTING VICTIMS
ALSO, BEGAN TO USE BOMBS
What was the impact of the revival of the KU KLUX KLAN?
The Klan were involved with most racial violence through the 1950s/60s directly or even indirectly when they did not organise anything
What was the MAIN impact of the revival of the KU KLUX KLAN?
The BVT ruling raised fears/tensions that led to an increase of violence against AA one example being THE DEATH OF EMMETT TILL
