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Ku Klux Klan

Ku Klux Klan (KKK) or the "the Klan" is the extremist right wing secret society in the US that opposes black emancipation, asserts white supremacy, and democratic rule through terrorism and violence.

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Does the KKK kill whites to?

The KKK has killed white people. During the Civil Rights Movement, white people who supported the movement were killed as well.

What contributed to the founding of the secong ku klux klan?

Any organization like the KKK has to fund itself. No government funding goes to them.

Why did the Ku Klux Klan wear those white hoods and robes and ride those horses?

So people dont know who they are, so they dont get charged with crimes when they do the racists things they do. The practice promoted fear and intimidated people.

What does the KKK target?

anyone that doesn't look like them (how pathetic) or follows the same religion (they follow christianity) they would KILL for this world to have only whites and christians. all they teach is nothing but hate. never follow those idiots pal.

Where did the KKK first start at?

Watch the movie The Birth of A Nation: The Clansman

Was John Wilkes Booth a KKK member?

There is no concrete evidence to suggest that John Wilkes Booth was a member of the Ku Klux Klan. Booth was a Confederate sympathizer and a fervent supporter of the Southern cause during the Civil War. His assassination of President Abraham Lincoln was motivated by his political beliefs and desire to avenge the Confederate defeat, rather than any association with the KKK. Booth's actions were driven by his personal convictions rather than any formal membership in the KKK.

What is the Klu Klux Klan KKK?

The klu klux klan is rascist against black people usually if black people were seen by them they would kill them

klu klux klan = white

Is the KKK dead?

In a manner of speaking. The original Ku Klux Klan started in the reconstruction era ended after only a few years, and the ones in the 20's and 60's didn't last much longer. There are many organizations that call themselves the Ku Klux Klan, though many of them bear little behavioral resemblance to the original.

What was the KKK and why it was formed?

The KKK (klu klux klan) is a product of the southern United States. It was formed in 1865 by confederate veterans. Some claim that it was and is a 'social organization'. Generally it is thought of as a terrorist group trying to establish white supremacy. In addition to blacks, the KKK attacks Catholics, Jews and other groups.

The KKK were formed to restore white power in the north

What is the value of a 1920 KKK ceremonal sword?

Some would see this type of item as a historical relic and could price them as high as $2000 in excellent condition from reconstruction time to the early 1900's. Most will sell for as little as $200 however due to the lack of collectability interest because of its representation. I have found 1920's era swords in fair condition usually in the range of $200 to $350. Paying anything more than that is a risk in terms of investment, but could be priceless in terms of historical value.

Which state was the KKK most active in?

Louisiana has 4 sub groups of the KKK there.

Ohio has 2 groups who are quite active especially in 2006.

Tennessee has 4 small groups however they are small.

Texas has 3 groups there and two there are actually regional

Arkansas has the most with 5 groups

Does the KKK exist in 2012?

yes but there is a smaller percentage of them in the united states

Do the KKK kill black people?

Not really, they killed people in order to intimidate others of a certain minority group into not exercising their rights and to, in the words of Julian Bond, prevent America from becoming a true democracy.

Also, the KKK killed people because of their beliefs as a white supereiorety group.

In which of the 50 states is the Ku Klux Klan still alive and well?

It is thought that the Ku Klux Klan has disbanded but sightings are still common

Why does the KKK hate Catholics?

One reason for the KKK's hatred of Jews is that Jews are supposedly responsible for the killing of Jesus, although that is inaccurate. Catholics are hated for many reasons by the KKK, but the simplest is that they believe that Catholics are loyal to the Pope and not the United States, which is simply stupid. Catholics use the pope as a to help them see what is right and wrong.

Either way, its not a big deal cause i got 911 on speed dial. And its a free nation so, stfu KKK.

What motivated the KKK fear and violence?

they wanted to get rid of the african americans because they were angry that the "slaves" could get jobs and the white people couldnt

Why did the Ku Klux Klan become more prevleant during the 1920s?

In 1915, the second Klan was founded. It grew rapidly in a period of postwar social tensions. After World War I, many Americans coped with booming growth rates in major cities, where numerous waves of immigrants from southern and eastern Europe and the Great Migration of Southern blacks and whites were being absorbed. After World War I, labor tensions rose as veterans tried to reenter the work force.

What did the Ku Klux Klan's uniforms look like?

Like a sheet over their head with pointy hats/masks. The KKK was actually formed to do good when it first started and somewhere along the line someone decided to change the rules. According to the KKK they want an Arian race, but the joke is on them because if you pick 100 of them their ancestors probably aren't pure either so where does it all end! The KKK in my opinion where nothing more than bullies with no guts because they hid behind those sheets. The head of the KKK worse a red sheet for each division and the Grand Master wore blue. To me when a man (or woman) won't show their face for what they believe in then they are the devil on horseback! The KKK is down to only a few thousand members and fading fast (although they would have others believe they are as strong as ever.) They are also in Canada and my husband and I came across a meeting once by accident. My husband and I went to a local dam where we always went walking with our dogs and when we turned the corner to go up through the usual trail there was a man (without the sheet) with a rifle slung across his arms. He did have a T-shirt on with the big KKK in black. He leered at us and told us to get out! We looked behind him and saw a huge bonefire. We didn't argue the point!

Why did the ku klux attack African American teachers and ministers?

African American teachers and ministers encouraged blacks to vote.

What are the rules of the KKK?

The Ku Klux Klan has a strange ritual of Burning the Cross. This might be because the Satan didn't like the cavalry and crosses were a sing of the cavalry. Although, the Ku Klux Klan give an argument that they do it as the Christian Scots used to burn them to muster forces for war.

Sources:

http://www.johnnyleeclary.com/questions_on_the_ku_klux_klan.htm (Answer to the question: Why does the Klan burn the cross?)