Ku Klux Klan History

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What was the primary purpose of the Ku Klux Klan after the Civil War?

To create a social club for former Confederate soldiers

To end the newfound rights of black freedmen through violence and intimidation (correct)

To promote the Reconstruction efforts in the South

To celebrate the end of slavery in the United States

What was the origin of the name

It was derived from the Greek word (correct)

It was named after the Confederate general who founded the group

It was a random name chosen to sound intimidating

It was chosen to represent the group's goal of reclaiming the southern states

How did the Ku Klux Klan try to instill fear in black Americans?

They dressed in black robes to blend into the night

They targeted specific individuals and families to terrorize

They used loud noises and fire to scare people

They dressed in white robes to hide their identities and appear supernatural (correct)

What was the impact of the Ku Klux Klan's violence and intimidation on black Americans after the Civil War?

It created an extremely violent and dangerous environment for black Americans Signup and view all the answers

Who was the leader of the Ku Klux Klan in its early years?

Nathan Bedford Forrest Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary motivation behind the revival of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) in the 1920s?

Promoting nativism and anti-immigrant sentiments Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following events is considered a significant factor in the resurgence of the KKK in the 1920s?

The screening of the film 'Birth of a Nation' at the White House Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary concern of native-born Americans regarding the influx of immigrants in the 1920s?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the trial and execution of Sacco and Vanzetti in the context of nativism in the 1920s?

It highlighted the judicial system's bias against immigrants and radicals Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tactics were employed by the KKK during the 1920s?

Marches, cross burnings, and parades Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of Madison Grant's book 'The Passing of the Great Race'?

To promote the idea of eugenics and the supremacy of the 'Nordic' race. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following laws effectively used eugenics to limit immigration from certain countries?

Emergency Quota Act of 1921 and National Origins Act of 1924 Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the rise of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) in the 1920s?

Capitalizing on white people's fear of 'the other' and desire for supremacy. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main causes of nativism in America today?

Fear of losing traditional values, jobs, and lack of assimilation. Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Emergency Quota Act of 1921 and the National Origins Act of 1924 on refugees fleeing the Nazis during World War II?

They were denied entry to the United States because the quotas were filled. Signup and view all the answers

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