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The Ku Klux Klan remains perhaps the greatest symbol of systemized hate in America today. ... Through the history and stories of the Klan, the reactions of the nation can be better understood.
The idea of the Klan started in the North in 1862. ... The Klan’s goals then were of no violence and danger and were actually considered to be a “good service” amongst Americans. ...
The Klan was later taken on by a group of veterans from the confederate army in Pulaski, Tennessee. In 1865 these six men began the social organization called the Ku Klux Klan. “Ku Klux” is a twist on the Greek word “Kuklos,” which means, “circle” (Meltzer 5). ... It wasn’t until after the spread of the Klan when the Negro would realize these ghost’s where really the KKK (Bassett 628).
The Klan then took on the costumes. ... The confederate flag has gained a horrible reputation since the Klan has used it in such a negative light, but once, the flag stood for patriotism and willingness to suffer and die in defense of the South and its Christian culture. ... Truth is, the Klan first carried the Union flag, basing most of their views on the Union’s way and law. ... In fact, Jim Crow said that the Klan had no political significance and existed only “to have fun, make mischief and play pranks on the public (http://www. ... He used his wartime experiences to militarize the Klan and give it direction (http://www. ... The Ku Klux Klan became known as the underground terrorist army rebelling against the government. ... The Klan would terrorize throughout the night. ... Blacks were often lynched and The KKK sometimes held “Whipping Parties” where a black man would be beaten for the amusement of the Klan, but also served as a lesson for those who went against White power. Tar with feathers and maiming was also used as a form of torture (Bassett 627), and some of the same punishments were put on the people in the Republic Party who the Klan thought were supporting the Negro’s too extensively (www. ... The Klan would also destroy property, burning houses and barns. ... Lynching is a killing that goes beyond the limits and is often used by a mob who seek revenge on someone; perfect for the Klan’s use. ... He reports of a man shot and killed, because he threatened to tell the secrets of the Ku Klux. ... Hoping to get away from the crucial terrorizing of the Klan, it even drove many African Americans further North (Packard 58). What many had not realized yet was that the KKK was not the only Klan around. ...
After the reconstruction acts of 1867, the Ku Klux Klan became highly organized under it’s “Invisible Empire”. ... ” Under the Wizard was head of the state Klan and he was named the “Grand Dragon” and the state was called his “Realm”. ... The Klan would assemble in the woods at night and hold their meetings. ...
Most anyone could become a member of the Klan. ... It became a crime to interfere with anyone’s rights to cast a ballot, put the election of congressmen under watch, and looked out for federal officials, and thirdly and most importantly, it outlawed Klan like activities such as forming conspiracies against Negro and the people who supported their rights. ... They supported so powerfully the people wishing to dissolve the Klan, that it was soon abandoned by some. ... The Klan had open demonstrations, delivered threats personally, and performed any other form of intimidation that fell short of violence. ...
The Ku Klux Klan had accomplished what it had set out to do; help reestablish white supremacy in the South. ... And that is how the Klan remand until 1915 when the KKK was reborn into the hands of Colonel William J Simmons right outside of Atlanta Georgia on the night before Thanksgiving.
Approximate Word count = 3077
Approximate Pages = 12.3
(250 words per page double spaced)
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