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Ku Klux Klan History

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What was the main purpose of the Ku Klux Klan?

To advocate for the rights of freedmen in the South.

To create terror and violence towards black Americans and supporters of Reconstruction. (correct)

To support the Reconstruction efforts in the South.

To establish a peaceful social club for former Confederate soldiers.

Who led the Ku Klux Klan?

Ulysses S. Grant

Frederick Douglass

Abraham Lincoln

Nathan Bedford Forrest (correct)

What activities did the KKK engage in to intimidate freedmen?

Promoting education for freedmen

Supporting freedmen's right to vote

Lynching, whipping, and assault (correct)

Peaceful protests and demonstrations

Why did the KKK members dress up in white robes?

To hide their identities and instill fear in black people Signup and view all the answers

What event sparked the formation of the Ku Klux Klan?

The end of the American Civil War Signup and view all the answers

What was the main idea behind the eugenics movement in the 1920s?

Selecting favorable genes to improve future generations Signup and view all the answers

Which author's book 'Passing of the Great Race' influenced the idea of keeping the 'Nordic' race predominant in America?

Madison Grant Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Emergency Quota Act passed in 1921 in the United States?

Limiting immigration based on eugenics principles Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What contributed to the rise of the Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s?

Fear of changing demographics and racial superiority beliefs Signup and view all the answers

What was the original goal of the KKK in the 1870s?

Restoring white supremacy to the south Signup and view all the answers

Why did the KKK disband after the 1870s?

Their goals had been achieved in restoring white supremacy Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What factor contributed to the increase in nativism in the 1920s?

Major increase in immigration to the U.S. Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main tactics used by the KKK during the 1920s?

Marching, burning crosses, and lynching Signup and view all the answers