15 Questions
What was the main purpose of the Ku Klux Klan?
To create terror and violence towards black Americans and supporters of Reconstruction.
Who led the Ku Klux Klan?
Nathan Bedford Forrest
What activities did the KKK engage in to intimidate freedmen?
Lynching, whipping, and assault
Why did the KKK members dress up in white robes?
To hide their identities and instill fear in black people
What event sparked the formation of the Ku Klux Klan?
The end of the American Civil War
What was the main idea behind the eugenics movement in the 1920s?
Selecting favorable genes to improve future generations
Which author's book 'Passing of the Great Race' influenced the idea of keeping the 'Nordic' race predominant in America?
Madison Grant
What was the purpose of the Emergency Quota Act passed in 1921 in the United States?
Limiting immigration based on eugenics principles
How did the National Origins Act of 1924 further impact immigration in the United States?
It reduced immigration quotas for certain countries based on population percentage
What contributed to the rise of the Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s?
Fear of changing demographics and racial superiority beliefs
What was the original goal of the KKK in the 1870s?
Restoring white supremacy to the south
Why did the KKK disband after the 1870s?
Their goals had been achieved in restoring white supremacy
What was a significant reason for the revival of the KKK in the 1920s?
Showing of the movie 'Birth of a Nation' at the White House
What factor contributed to the increase in nativism in the 1920s?
Major increase in immigration to the U.S.
What was one of the main tactics used by the KKK during the 1920s?
Marching, burning crosses, and lynching
Explore the history of the Ku Klux Klan, a group formed by former Confederate soldiers and generals after the American Civil War. Learn about its origins in Pulaski, Tennessee, and its initial purpose as a social club for white confederates.
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