They did not want to share political and economic freedom with freed slaves.
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Which of America's characteristics led England to colonize there? Study Island
Burn their houses, schools, and basically turn them into slaves again.
The secret group that terrorized Southern whites and blacks during the Reconstruction era was the Ku Klux Klan (KKK). Founded in 1865, the Klan aimed to restore white supremacy and resist the changes brought about by Reconstruction, including the rights granted to formerly enslaved people. They used intimidation, violence, and murder against both Black individuals and white allies who supported Reconstruction efforts. The KKK's actions contributed significantly to the establishment of systemic racism and segregation in the South.
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Actual lynching by the KKK is very rare nowdays, but it was done often in the reconstruction era to intimidate Republicans into not voting.
Because of the KKK and its threats made the south fear death instead of helping with reconstruction
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the Ku Klux Klan (KKK)