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He was elected as member of the Georgia Legislature in the 1868 election. As a black man engaging in politics it was seen as 'unnatural' by many of the Southern Whites. Along with this racial science was beginning to grow momentum in the era which also did not help the position of blacks at the time. Taking these into the account the Ku Klux Klan den's of Georgia went out of their way to put a stop to 'Northern Carpetbagger' ideas and halt Reconstruction by violence and intimidation, thus Abram Colby's tragic murder.
Kaylin Heller
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How many person were in the Ku Klux Klan?
The First Klan had about 550,000 members during its years of operation. More than 4 million people were members of the 2nd Klan, which ended in 1946. The 3rd Klan began in 1946 and has about 10,000 members according to estimates.
Why did the KKK attack abram colby?
He was elected as member of the Georgia Legislature in the 1868 election. As a black man engaging in politics it was seen as 'unnatural' by many of the Southern Whites. Along with this racial science was beginning to grow momentum in the era which also did not help the position of blacks at the time. Taking these into the account the Ku Klux Klan den's of Georgia went out of their way to put a stop to 'Northern Carpetbagger' ideas and halt Reconstruction by violence and intimidation, thus Abram Colby's tragic murder.
Was the ku klux klan once nice?
The Klan was never nice to its opponents. However, it was nice to its own members.
Why did the Ku Klux Klan support anti-Catholic legislation during the 1920s?
Most Klan members were Protestants.
Who was the members of the ku klux klan?
The Klan attracted, Whites, Protestants, Democrats, racists, and strong supporters of National Prohibition.
Why did laws to control the ku klan have little effect?
Because some ku klux klan "kkk" members were cops
Did the ku klux klan attack during the first year of the Tuskegee instutute?
It took 4 years for the klan to turn into violence.
Did the klan members burn African Americans in fires?
yes
When was the ku klux klan originated?
The Ku Klux Klan originated in 1865 in Tennessee after the Civil War ended. Most of the Klan members consisted of former confederate soldiers.
Are there KKK members in New York?
Yes, the Klan is in all 50 states. See www.kkk311.com for links to Klan sites.
What is the population of Ku Klux Klan?
At its peak the White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan had 6,000,000 members. Though rumor has it that it is dying out.
Why did the laws to control ku klux klan have little effect?
Because some ku klux klan "kkk" members were cops
