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The Ku Klux Klan's emergence post-Civil War as a force against Reconstruction is explored, highlighting its terror tactics and political influence. Founded in 1865 by ex-Confederate officers, the KKK sought to maintain White supremacy through violence, affecting politics and civil rights, particularly in Georgia. Despite federal intervention leading to its decline in the 1870s, the Klan's ideology persisted, resurging in the 20th century to oppose civil rights advancements.
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The Ku Klux Klan was founded in 1865 by six former Confederate officers in Pulaski, Tennessee
Leadership of Nathan Bedford Forrest
Nathan Bedford Forrest, a former Confederate general, was chosen as the first Grand Wizard of the KKK in 1867
Hierarchy and Structure of the KKK
The KKK operated through a decentralized structure with local chapters known as klaverns, often driven by local grievances and racial animus
The KKK used violence and intimidation, including night raids, lynchings, and burning of schools and churches, to terrorize Black Americans and their allies and undermine Reconstruction efforts
The KKK fiercely resisted the Reconstruction Acts, which aimed to establish civil rights for freed slaves and rebuild the Southern states
The KKK engaged in a systematic campaign of terror, including violence and intimidation, to undermine the political participation of African Americans and the Republican Party's influence in the South
The KKK's violence and intimidation in Georgia led to the reversal of Republican gains and the disenfranchisement of Black voters
The original KKK began to wane in the early 1870s due to the Democratic Party regaining control of Southern states and federal government intervention
Exploitation of Nativist and Anti-Immigrant Sentiments
The KKK reemerged in the early 20th century, exploiting nativist and anti-immigrant sentiments
Opposition to the Civil Rights Movement
The KKK resurfaced in the mid-20th century, opposing the Civil Rights Movement and continuing to espouse White supremacist beliefs and engage in acts of terrorism
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KKK Founding Date and Location
Founded on December 24, 1865, in Pulaski, Tennessee.
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KKK's Evolution from Social Club
Evolved from a fraternal social club to a violent vigilante group.
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KKK's Primary Tactics
Used terror, targeted Black Americans and allies to oppose Reconstruction and civil rights.
