During Reconstruction, the Ku Klux Klan and the White League primarily supported the Democratic Party. These groups aimed to undermine Republican efforts to extend civil rights to African Americans and restore white supremacy in the South. Their violent tactics were used to intimidate voters and suppress the Republican Party, which was associated with Reconstruction and African American rights.
Union league
Union League
The main goal of subversive groups like the Ku Klux Klan, the Red Shirts, and the White League during Reconstruction was to undermine and dismantle the political, social, and economic advancements made by African Americans and their allies. They sought to restore white supremacy and maintain racial segregation by using violence, intimidation, and terror against Black individuals and those who supported Reconstruction efforts. Their actions aimed to re-establish control over the South and reverse the gains achieved during this period.
League for Social Reconstruction ended in 1942.
League for Social Reconstruction was created in 1931.
During the Reconstruction Era, groups like the White League and the Red Shirts aimed to undermine and reverse the advancements made by African Americans and their allies. They employed violence, intimidation, and political manipulation to restore white supremacy in the South. These organizations sought to dismantle Reconstruction policies, suppress Black voting rights, and maintain racial segregation, ultimately contributing to the establishment of Jim Crow laws. Their actions reflected a broader backlash against the changes brought about by the Civil War and Reconstruction.
Blacks in the South relied on the Union League to support political and social activities, provide education and literacy programs, and offer protection and representation during the Reconstruction era after the Civil War.
Groups that used fear against those who liked Republicans in the South. Apex
Reformed Political League ended in 2003.
Reformed Political League was created in 1948.
During the war years, the relationship between the Muslim League and the British government was complex. Initially, the Muslim League supported the British war effort, hoping to secure political favors and protection for Muslim interests. But as the war progressed and demands for independence grew, the Muslim League became more critical of British rule and advocated for greater self-governance and representation for Muslims in post-war India.
League for Independent Political Action was created in 1928.