Lumbee Resistance Against the Klan

The video discusses the Battle of Hayes Pond, a lesser-known but significant event in U.S. history where the Lumbee people successfully resisted the Ku Klux Klan's campaign of terror in North Carolina in 1958. The KKK, led by James 'Catfish' Cole, targeted minorities and interracial couples, but the Lumbee community, armed and prepared, confronted them during a rally. The Lumbee's actions led to the Klan's retreat and diminished presence in the area. The battle is commemorated by the Lumbee, highlighting their role in fighting white supremacy.

Which battle is not commonly found in U.S. history textbooks but is significant in the fight against white supremacy?

• The Battle of Lexington

• The Battle of Hayes Pond

• The Battle of Gettysburg

• The Battle of Normandy

Who was the leader of the Ku Klux Klan's campaign of terror in North Carolina?

• Robert F. Williams

• James Catfish Cole

• David Duke

• Nathan Bedford Forrest

What derogatory term did the Klan use to refer to the Lumbee people?

• Mongrels

• Savages

• Outcasts

• Heathens

How did the Lumbee people respond to the Klan's planned rally in their town?

• They held a peaceful protest

• They armed themselves and confronted the Klan

• They called the police

• They ignored it

What action by the Lumbee triggered the offensive against the Klan at Hayes Pond?

• They set fire to the Klan's vehicles

• They blocked the Klan's escape routes

• They grabbed the Klan's amplifiers

• They called for reinforcements

What was the outcome for the Klan after the battle at Hayes Pond?

• They held another rally the next day

• They retreated and never returned

• They gained more followers

• They were supported by local authorities

What was the role of the local sheriff during the Klan's rally?

• He arrested the Lumbee leaders

• He ignored the event

• He advised Catfish Cole of the danger

• He supported the Klan

What happened to Catfish Cole after the battle?

• He was prosecuted and jailed

• He fled the country

• He continued his activities without consequence

• He was promoted within the Klan

Who regularly commemorates the Battle of Hayes Pond today?

• The local police

• The Klan

• The Lumbee people

• The U.S. government

What was the long-term impact of the battle on the Klan's presence in Robeson County?

• It increased their influence

• They became more secretive

• They maintained a strong presence

• They had no presence for decades