Ku Klux Klan and Enforcement Acts

The video discusses the Ku Klux Klan (KKK), an organization formed after the Civil War to oppose reconstruction. Initially a social club, it evolved into a terrorist group targeting African Americans and their allies. The KKK's members were known for wearing white sheets and masks. Their violent acts included burning buildings and murder. The KKK was driven by white supremacy, believing whites were superior. Congress responded with enforcement acts to protect African American rights, leading to a temporary decline in KKK activity. However, the KKK reemerged in 1915, expanding its discrimination to other races and religions, and grew significantly in the 1920s. The KKK still exists today.

What was the original purpose of the Ku Klux Klan when it was formed in 1865?

• To establish a new political party

• To support the Reconstruction efforts

• To promote racial equality

• To serve as a social club for former Confederate soldiers

What was the primary reason for the Ku Klux Klan's transformation into a terrorist group?

• To gain political power

• To protest against the Reconstruction of the United States

• To support African American rights

• To promote religious freedom

What was the significance of the white sheets and masks worn by the Ku Klux Klan members?

• To symbolize peace

• To disguise their identities and intimidate others

• To represent their political beliefs

• To honor their ancestors

What ideology drove the actions of the Ku Klux Klan during its early years?

• Belief in racial equality

• Advocacy for civil rights

• Support for Reconstruction

• White supremacy and racial hierarchy

Which group primarily made up the Ku Klux Klan during its initial formation?

• Northern Republicans

• Union soldiers

• African American activists

• Southern white Democrats

What was the purpose of the Enforcement Acts passed by Congress between 1870 and 1871?

• To establish new states

• To promote segregation

• To protect the rights of African American citizens

• To support the Ku Klux Klan

What was one of the outcomes of the Enforcement Acts on African American political participation?

• Complete disenfranchisement

• Increased representation in Congress and local offices

• Decreased political involvement

• No significant change

When was the Ku Klux Klan reformed, leading to its resurgence in the 20th century?

• 1890

• 1915

• 1930

• 1945

During its resurgence in the 20th century, who were the new targets of the Ku Klux Klan's discrimination?

• Only immigrants

• Only political opponents

• Anyone of a different race, religion, or heritage

• Only African Americans

Approximately how many members does the Ku Klux Klan have today?

• 50,000

• 6,000

• 100,000

• 500