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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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The American Ku Klux Klan of the first two-thirds of the twentieth century and the German Nazi Party of the 1930s and 1940s were both fascist political movements of their respective time and place. Fascism is the appeal to, and public justification of, the most base untutored human beliefs and prejudices. The KKK appealed to primarily Caucasian Americans by providing various justifications for their would-be adherent's hatred of minority (so-called) racial groups. The Nazi Party appealed to primarily Protestant Germans by providing various justifications for their adherent's hatred of people of minority religious persuasions. The American KKK movement did not rise to national political dominance although its members were responsible for thousands of individual murders and atrocities. The German Nazi movement did rise to national dominance and was responsible for millions of murders and atrocities in industrial and government sponsored slave and death camps.
AnswerThe biggest difference between the Nazis and the KKK was that the Nazis were the government, and the KKK was not. Hence, the Klan could advocate the eradication of non-Protestants, but really couldn't accomplish it. The Nazis were able to build death camps and kill pretty much anyone they wanted, until the Allied Nations were able to stop them. AnswerFascism is born from a distinct European cultural element reared in Catholicism and cultures of such. That element does not have a character of liberty. The authoritarianism of the Old World has no place in America and the second period Ku Klux Klan was aware of the eurocentric threat. When David Duke invited Papists to his klan it symbolized the future... Degenerates seeking an all inclusive white nationalism, complete with its criminal minded. Liberty is a White American Protestant cultural value. A proper klan should exclude foreign influence. AnswerFirst, one must differentiate between the KKK and often associated movements of White Supremacy and Neo-Nazi-ism. At the base political level, the KKK claims (and seems to) actually espouse a democratic form of government as its ideal; generally speaking, they wish for a form of government which most closely models that of the legal structure of the US government around 1900. However, their additional requirements are exclusion from government (and, in practice, one of segregation, apartheid, or expulsion) of a variety of various racial, ethnic, and religious groups. Essentially, the KKK envision a society consisting of only White Protestant Christian (or very similar Christian faith) members of society. To a large degree, they see themselves as Revolutionaries (seeing to overthrow the existing corrupt government) or Originals (seeking to reclaim their country from interlopers). As such, they have no problems resorting to violence or terrorism to accomplish their goal. They refuse to work within the existing system of laws, and instead seek to overthrow the current government.Politically speaking, Nazi-ism is a form of authoritarian socialism; it has many of the characteristics of fascism, but it exhibits a significant deviation, one which makes it an ill-fit for the fascist label. Originally, (as conceived by Adolf Hitler in the late 1920s), Nazi-ism was primarily a nationalistic philosophy, concerned with maintaining and promoting the welfare of the "true" German peoples. It was much less concerned with the form of government required to advance that goal; in historical fact, Nazi-ism worked within the original republican form of government for a time (as any other political party in a republic), and switched over to a authoritarian dictatorship (or, more properly, a demagogue-lead cult-of-personality) only later. Nazi-ism's base philosophy can be summed up as: "Promoting the superiority and prosperity of the True German Race". Once the Nazi dictatorship had replaced the former republican government, the policies it enforced were a combination fascist/socialist: many programs were collectivism incarnate, intended to provide significant benefits to the True German populace, while others were state-building exercises in centralization of raw power.
Nazi-ism's outstanding characteristic of anti-Semitism is only the most outrageous of its pro-True German philosophy: in practice, all non-True Germans were systematically excluded or exploited. Unlike the KKK, which seeks to separate itself from its "undesirables", Nazi-ism had no such general desire, and was much more utilitarian in this regard: Nazi-ism sought to destroy those it considered a threat (Jews, Homosexuals, Roma), but was perfectly happy to exploit (read: enslave) the other populations of "lesser" races, all for the benefit of promoting the advancement of the True German. Nazi-ism and the KK do share the characteristic of disregard for the existing order, and both see the uses of violence and terrorism as valid means to attain their goals.
What civil war battle lasted two days?
The Seven Days battle was actually a series of battles fought in Virginia from June 25 to July 1, 1862. Engagements took place during this time at Oak Grove, Beaver Dam Creek, Gaines' Mill, Garnette's and Golding's Farm, Savages Station, Glendale and Malvern Hill. It was the culmination of Union general George B. McClellan's failed Peninsula Campaign which he hoped would end with the capture of the Confederate capital at Richmond. Over these seven days both armies combined would suffer 36,000 casualties with over 5000 killed.
As a side note, the Seven Days was General Robert E. Lee's first major test as commander of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, having taken command a little over 3 weeks earlier.
Where the Ku Klux Klan in support of reconstruction of the south?
Good grief, no. They wanted the civil war to keep going and were against the freedom of the slaves. That's why they formed. They were suppose to be the ghosts of Confederated dead ( this is why they wear white) and rode at night. They were doing everything they could to scare and intimate the former slaves.
the main base of operations west of Mississippi is in Dallas Oregon
Why could the KKK get away with the violent actions?
The KKK was a social group and like most social groups of the time, it became widespread, especially in the deep South. Congress enacted several Acts that attempted to control the problem. One act, the KKK Act, allowed the authorities to arrest anyone that was seen performing KKK-like actions. It also allowed the president to suspend writs of habeas corpus.
The problem was that authorities had no way to really enforce these acts and thus the KKK was able to get away with most of their violent actions.
Was President US Grant successful in dealing with white supremacy groups in the South?
President Grant was active in the Reconstruction Era. He intervened in several Southern states to protect African Americans and the electoral process. He sent troops to Alabama to prevent racial violence. Grant's most extensive operation was to arrest more than 600 members of the Ku Klux Klan.
Why did the South expect Britain to support it in the Civil War?
The South assumed, erroneously, that the dependence of the British and French textile industries on Southern cotton would cause their governments to support the Confederacy. The South even tried to embargo the export of cotton to underline the importance of their product to Britain and France. The embargo backfired because both the British and French decided to develop alternative sources. E.G. The South assumed, erroneously, that the dependence of the British and French textile industries on Southern cotton would cause their governments to support the Confederacy. The South even tried to embargo the export of cotton to underline the importance of their product to Britain and France. The embargo backfired because both the British and French decided to develop alternative sources. E.G.
Second response.
Regardless of of "formal" support, France and England helped the South with shipbuilding and arms production.
What does burning cross signify?
It symbolizes hate for Jesus. Is it possible that the same folks who burn crosses, builds the crosses, crosses like the one they hung Jesus on? I call it disrespect for the same religion they say they represent. Jesus was of a colored skin tone, and they are angry and jealous over it. To think about building a cross for sacrifice is sick minded from the start.
What is the main reason that the KKK disbanded?
The Ku Klux Klan was officially disbanded by its own Grand Wizard and founding member former confederate general Nathan Bedford Forrest in 1869.
Why did he do this? These may be a couple contributing factors.
The original social club had become a very violent terrorist group, and with its disorganization out of the control of its leaders.
The federal government was actively seeking out Klan members, and was about to pass the Ku Klux Klan act suspending habeas corpus for suspected Klan members.
The Ku Klux Klan and other hate groups used violence and intimidation to keep Blacks from voting or participating in the social and political aspects of the Reconstruct Era and beyond. They caused many deaths and despite laws against their activities they remained a threat to freedom and well being of all citizens in the South that were trying to make a new start after the war. The Klan burned down Black churches, lynched Blacks with no real cause other than hate, and intimidated white people who did not agree with their violence.
What did the Ku Klux Klan advocate in the 1920'S?
The Ku Klux Klan (KKK for short) has experienced many rises and falls, many victories and defeats throughout their history. The KKK (referred to as the Klan) was founded in the year 1865 in Tennessee by 6 former confederate officers in their collegiate years. The group began as a harmless prank with the men riding around at night on horses disturbing the peace. Little did they know that they were scaring former slaves and foreigners in the town. They quickly used this to their advantage to spread fear throughout the town. Their goal was to create a fraternal organization that resembled the romantic image of the original Ku Klux Klan. It was an ironic beginning for a group that soon became responsible for many violent hate crimes against many ethnic groups.
The Klan didn't actually form in the strictest sense until about April of 1867 when they began recruiting and accepting new members. Nathan Bedford Forrest was the first leader of the Klan. The group kept building and regenerating until about 1915 when the new 'generation' of the Klan formed. This new generation was lead by the failed minister William Joseph Simmons. During the 1920s the Klan grew from 5,000 to 40,000 members in just a year. In 1924 the Klan peaked at a staggering 100,000 members and their climax was when about 40,000 Klan members paraded through Washington, DC. Analysts have tried to determine the cause of this increase of the KKK during this time period. Most agree that the increase in immigrants was the root of the cause. Another would be the post-war era that was settling in America and that Americans were beginning to 'pick up' after World War I. The average KKK member was a working class Anglo Saxon American. During the 1920s the members of the KKK believed they had to compete for jobs in the United States with immigrants.
Immigrants weren't always the sole focus of the Klan. Other people specifically targeted were: African Americans, Jews, Catholics, anti - prohibitionists, drug dealers, and other less known groups. As you can see the Klan did not limit themselves to just one group to discriminate against. This is partly due to the fact that there were different sections of the Klan, or subdivisions if you will. These so-called subdivisions included: the Imperial Klans of KKK in Powderly, Kentucky, the American Knights of the KKK in Butler, Indiana, the Knights of the KKK in Jasper Texas. Each subdivision tried to make themselves the more prominent division. They did this through violent hate crimes that killed thousands of Americans and ruined the lives of many more.
The KKK was a very strong supporter of National Prohibition, which it sometimes defended violently.
What was the names of run away slaves?
in 1776- adam, for running away was executed,
1783-priscilla, for running away had her ears cut off and sent around the town,
1776- jack for running away was executed and chopped into little pieces.
Why did the KKK fail in the late 1920's?
Because, it was then when the blacks were starting to get rights.
Who is the current leader of the ku klux klan?
a man named thomas robb is the national knights party. aka knights of the ku klux klan.
What was the importance of the KKK in the 1920's?
It was mainly because the focus of the KKK had shifted. It wasn't just targeting African American's anymore. This appealed to more people. Also, during the 1920's there was unrest in the country because of the changing times. Flappers, speakeasies, automobiles, suburbs etc. made many people restless. Many, especially in the rural areas felt that this was the beginning of a moral decline in the U.S. The KKK was targeting these people to "give them comfort" (only completely false).
Why did KKK kill black people?
The Ku Klux Klan were killing black people because they felt that black people did not deserve to live freely.
Why did people join Ku Klux Klan?
People who join Klu Klux Klan basically hate Jews, Catholics, organized laborers, African Americas, Asians, Indians and basically anyone else who is different from them. It started in 1865, after Civil War. Ever since President Obama has been elected president there has been a rise of membership in K.K.K. It's sad, but true.
When did the KKK start hating blacks?
it started after the civil war. when slaves were free, the kkks would capture the freed slaves at night. the kkks would hang the freed slaves on a tree. then when the slaves died the kkks would born there bodys.
How did the Ku Klux Klan resopond to Communists?
The Klu Klux Klan was devoted to "100 percent Americanism"
How Many People Hate Ku Klux klan?
There is no way to say how many, some people that don't hate the KKK simply don't state their feelings because they know it will be taken as an outrage, and with great hostility. Sometimes on News shows there are even people who publicly declare their support for the KKK. But I think it can assumed that those people are only the 1% of the crowd and in general yes everyone does not support the KKK.
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At least I would hope so.
Why did KKK members burn down churches?
They Burned Down BLACK churches because they were not worshiping the "White GOD" or the Christian God. The black's have service or having becoming registered voters was not in the KKK's interest For this reason the members of KKK burned down black churches to hold the power of the vote.
