Because the Klan's behavior was outrageous, to say the very least. Despicable would be a better adjective.
To intimidate
It took 4 years for the klan to turn into violence.
The Klan's violence became more secretive.
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Ku Klux Klan
lynching
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they used violence
the ku klux klan
they used violence
an increase in racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity.
Local governments did little to stop the violence. Many officials feared the Klan or were sympathetic to its activities