...Terrorist Organization the Ku Klux Klan 1 Terrorist Organization the Ku Klux Klan Excelsior College January 10, 2008 Terrorist Organization the Ku Klux Klan 2 Terrorist Organization the Ku Klux Klan The actions of this group have taught many lessons through out the United States, especially in the deep southern states. We will discuss particular cases that created fear and intimidation to an entire race of people. I feel the KKK from it’s beginning to the present preaches violence and hatred. This is a group that doesn’t believe that another race should have any civil or human rights now in the 21st century and have caused tough race relations within our society. The Klan has even committed murder at times to use as a display of power and control, together at meetings often dressed up in their white robes to be intimidating to others. Blacks have won the struggle for freedom from slavery, but now face a new struggle against racism and terrorism from the KKK. The number of incidents involving the Klan has since tapered off from the late 1960’s, but it still hasn’t vanished. I’ll address the beginning of the KKK along with hate crimes, effect of human relations and examples of violence used from past and present. It will be clear that the KKK organization is a terrorist activity no different from other known terrorist groups today. “Around 1865 in Pulaski,...
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...Head: KU KLUX KLAN Ku Klux Klan and the Franciscan Values Cardinal Stritch University ASB-219 Bradley Houston February 21, 2012 How does one determine if the organization known as the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) either defies or embodies the Franciscan values Cardinal Stritch has in place for its students? In order to answer this question we must break down the KKK’s history and compare it to the values of the Franciscan tradition. The Ku Klux Klan is a movement that has been very controversial since the Civil War. The Klan as they call themselves was created as a result of the occupation of Federal troops in the South. The KKK’s purpose at the time was to provide the people of the south with the leadership to bring back the values of Western Civilization that was taken from them. In the 1920’s the Klan had its most popular era. At this time the KKK was the most active politically then it has ever been in history. The people who believed in movement came together against the advancement of African Americans, Jews, and other minorities. The KKK members were very violent and used harsh actions to get their point across, but their actions were supported by their strong belief in their religion and the culture in which they were brought up in. The Klan did as it believed, they did what they thought was right and for their time period and acted in the way their culture brought them up to act. The name Ku Klux Klan...
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...23, 2015 1 Intro Six college students founded the Ku Klux Klan between December 1865 and the summer of 1866 in the town of Pulaski, Tennessee. Former Confederate officers, the six young men organized as a social club or fraternity and spent their time in horseplay of various types, including wearing disguises and galloping about town after dark. They were surprised to learn that their nightly appearances were causing fear, particularly among former slaves in the area. They quickly took advantage of this effect and the group began a rapid expansion. Various factions formed in different towns, which led to a meeting in April 1867 to codify rules and organizational structure. (http://archive.adl.org/learn/ext_us/kkk/history.html?LEARN_Cat=ExtremismLEARN_SubCat=Extremism_in_Americaxpicked=4item=kkk) At this meeting, former Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest was elected Grand Wizard, or supreme leader, of all the Klan. The organization was divided into a number of realms, dominions, provinces and dens, which were in turn led by Grand Dragons, Titans, Giants and Cyclopes. The policies of Reconstruction -- aiming to extend the rights of Southern blacks -- had the unintended effect of pushing hundreds of resentful and anxious veterans into the Klan, which soon began instituting a systematic policy of violence in opposition to the new social order. Former slaves were the obvious target of this terrorism, but the Klan also harassed, intimidated and even killed Northern teachers...
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...against them. Hate groups from Neo-Nazi’s, Skinheads, Neo-Confederates, White Nationalists and one that is most common, the Ku Klux Klan. One group that I want to speak about is the Ku Klux Klan. In the past couple months, I have personally seen member of the Klan stand outside of busy intersections with signs displaying their beliefs and protesting what they believe. All the while, passerby’s are honking their horns and screaming profanities at them. From this, you can clearly see that this hate group is one not well liked and one most wish not to see. The Ku Klux Klan was founded between December 1865 and the summer of 1866 in Tennessee. The second largest groups in Kentucky is the Imperial Klans of America. They are located in Dawson Springs, Kentucky under the leadership of Ron Edwards. The Imperial Klans of America was started by Edwards in 1996 when his previous organization fell apart in 1995. The history of hate crimes shows us that we as Individuals have always had differences, and with the differences came crimes against others, murders, rapes and even loitering against those we did not feel were equal to us. People are angry today about gay rights, extreme racial changes within the population and of course the fact that we have elected a black president not only one term, but bought him back for a second term. The KKK (Ku Klux Klan) are a radically driven group of individuals who channel their hatred for others that are not white in heritage. The group...
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...Crow Laws and the rise of the Ku Klux Klan. The Black Codes were a set of laws made up by white southerners to ensure the newly freed blacks were restricted with activities and available to work (Black Codes. 2013). Some of the items included in the Black Codes were signing a yearly labor contract so the slave would be available for work and not move to the North. If the slave did not want to sign the contract, they faced being jailed, beaten and other forms of harm. The Black Codes restricted Blacks from entering into an interracial marriages, rent or own land and anything else that put a limit on freedom. The Black Codes were put in place to counteract the Federal Government’s move in giving freed Blacks 40 acres of land (“American Experience.” 2003) The Jim Crow Laws were a set of laws that operated primarily in the South from 1877 to the 1960s. The main premise of Jim Crow was to maintain racial segregation in public areas such as schools, restaurants and public transit. These laws were made to show black people where they ranked in terms of whites. One sign said. “No Dogs, Blacks, Mexicans” (Pilgrim, D., 2012). Some of these laws included where to sit on public transit, where they can drink water and how they are to treat white people when they cross their path. Many Christian ministers and theologians taught that whites were the Chosen people, blacks were cursed to be servants, and God supported racial segregation (2012). The Ku Klux Klan started as a group of ex-Confederate...
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...Title Author Institution The Ku Klux Klan Domestic terrorism is simply defined as terrorism practiced in one’s own country against fellow countrymen but with the many cases of terrorism being highlighted all around the world each day, terrorism has generally gained many more definitions. Regardless of this though, terrorism is one of the world’s greatest challenges in the 21st century. The United Nations Secretary General described terrorism in 2004 as any act intended to cause serious harm or death to civilians with the purpose of compelling a government or an international organization or with the objective of intimidating a population to do or refrain from doing an act. Domestic terrorism is a form of terrorism normally used to advance certain social or political interests of a group or section of the society. This form of terrorism has been occurring for a long time and it has been argued by some authorities that domestic terrorism acts were present long before the acts were legally defined (Hess & Orthmann, 2009). In the United States, domestic terrorism is a weighty matter with many terrorist groups being active all around the nation. One such group labeled as a domestic terrorist organization is the Ku Klux Klan, a right-wing white supremacist organization classified as terrorist in the US. Often abbreviated as the KKK and also known informally as The Klan, this far-right organization has advocated for extremist reactionary notions such as white...
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...Max McGreevy February 19, 2014 History 1493 Jeff Cox Reconstruction of a Nation Wars have large consequences and radical reform, but it took some time after the Civil War to get reconstruction started in the South. Obviously, many problems arose after the war, like the assassination of President Lincoln, but there was not very strong government action taking place in the south. If reconstruction is promised to the black community that didn’t have certain rights and chances before, then everything should be done to grant those promises, and not overlook it. I will be discussing the mindsets of white southerners and about the degrading of blacks that occurs in the testimonies of the Klu Klux Klan, letter from Jourdan Anderson, and the Black Codes of Mississippi. I will also show the absence of the Reconstruction methods, like voting rights and new opportunities for blacks, which were to be put into place after the Civil War. The letter from Jourdan Anderson is such an incredible piece that will be treasured by future generations trying to understand the mindsets of southerners during such a crucial time in history. The words used by Mr. Anderson are perfectly put together to show his former slave master exactly how he feels about him. The old master does not know any better when it comes to consulting his former slave. The master grew up where he was always above blacks, so when he sends his letter to his former slave, he believes in his mind he is being courteous to...
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...The Ku Klux Klan was an immensely hateful terrorist group who wanted white supremacy. There are three time periods in American history in which the Ku Klux Klan had a strong presents, however I will only be informing you about the first two times the Klan emerged. In the late 1860s and early 70s during the reconstruction era, the 1920s to the mid 1940s after WWI and into the beginning of WWII, and in the 1950s and 60s during the civil rights movement. The first Ku Klux Klan was founded in Pulaski Tennessee, in late 1865 or early 1866 by Nathan Bedford Forrest and other confederate veterans opposed to reconstruction after the civil war. The group was fueled by resentment of the newly granted political and civil rights of African Americans....
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...My name: kristian henriksen Main topic: prejudices My topic: Ku Klux Klan Why did I choose this topic? I chose this topic because I find it very exciting. The Ku Klux Klan is a very interesting group and it has an exciting but also terrifying history. I also chose it because I would like to know more about the group and its members. What is the Ku Klux Klan: The Ku Klux Klan started after the Civil War with a group of white Southerners who were very angry when the war ended. They were angry because the Blacks had won their freedom from slavery and they had lost their slaves. No more slavery meant their lives had changed and they felt threatened. The creation of the Ku Klux Klan: the beginning of the Ku Klux Klan was innocent enough. In December 1865, eight months after the South’s surrender, a group of six young men living in the village of Pulaski near Nashville, Tennessee decided to relieve their boredom by organizing a social club. The name of the group was hard to decide. One man, Richard R. Reed, suggested the word kuklos, meaning circle and cycle. Then Captain John B. Kennedy, who had an ear for alliteration (words starting with the same sound), added the word Clan. After some tinkering the group came up with the name Ku Klux Klan. Their meetings would be secret and devoted to elaborate ceremonies. Members would disguise themselves with a costume made up of a sheet to cover their bodies, fanciful masks to hide their faces and pointed headgear that heightened...
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...The Ku-Klux-Klan: a racial organisation in the United States Table of Contents 1. Preface 1 2. History and development of the Ku-Klux-Klan 1 2.1 The first Klan 1 2.2 The second Klan: 1915- 1944 2 2.3 The third Klan: 1944-1976 4 2.4 The fourth Klan 5 2.5 The fifth Klan or 33-5 6 2.6 The Ku-Klux-Klan today 7 3. Structure and traditions of the Ku-Klux-Klan 8 3.1 Appearance, Symbols and Rituals 9 4. Conclusion 11 Bibliography 1. Preface No other conservative movement in the American history is as popular as the Ku-Klux-Klan, none was more militant, and none is so legendary to this day. During its 146 years long existence, the Klan has never disappeared. Even today it still has a strong attraction, not only for Americans, but also for people all over the world. From a small group, which was founded by six young men for their amusement, it developed into a nationwide terror regime in the United States. In the following text, I will describe the development of the Klan since its founding in 1866 until today and explain its structure and rites. 2. History and development of the Ku-Klux-Klan 2.1 The first Klan On 9th April 1865, the American Civil War ended with the result that the slavery was abolished. However, the situation of the black did hardly change. Without further education, labor and civil rights they had no chance to feel free. Moreover, the "Black Codes" were introduced, which are special laws that placed restrictions...
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...Hate Crimes of the Ku Klux Klan Jade Schmidt Com/156 February 9, 2014 Stanley Weiss Hate Crimes of the Ku Klux Klan This is a history of hate in America- not the natural discord that characterizes a democracy, but the wild, irrational, killing hate that led men and women throughout our history. Extreme violence against others simply because of their race, nationality, religion or lifestyle (The Southern Poverty, 2011). The Ku Klux Klan is a white supremacist group, founded in 1866 created after the south lost the Civil War. The Ku Klux Klan was started by Confederate soldiers who did not believe that the newly freed blacks should have the same rights as whites. As a first membership rule of the Ku Klux Klan was, the potential member of the Ku Klux Klan could only be a native born, white protestant U.S. male. The Ku Klux Klan is classified as a hate group, causing murders, arson, rapes, and shootings against blacks and any other minority that they do not view as racially pure. The Ku Klux Klan was once one of the most feared groups in the South and is still a very well-known group across the world. Founding and Early History of the Ku Klux Klan In December 1865 a group of men came together to organize a social club. All were veterans of the war and had attended college where most were members of a frat group while attending college. There were several groups, such as Men of Justice, the Pale Faces, the White Brotherhood, and the Order of the White Rose, that came together...
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...Progressive Era through the Great Depression For this assignment I will discuss the major turning points in American history between the Progressive Era and the Great Depression. Analyze how some historical events shape America’s current society, economy, politics, and culture. Describe ways that women and minorities have responded to challenges and made contributions to American culture. Recognize and discuss the ways that formal policies of government have influenced the direction of historical and social development in the United States. Analyze the rise of the United States to a world “super-power” and how that status has shaped its internal developments in recent decades. Identify how changes in social and economic conditions and technology can cause corresponding changes in the attitudes of the people and policies of the government. Identify at least (2) two major historical turning points in the period under discussion. The first major historical turning point was the changing roles of women. Women won the right to vote with the Nineteenth Amendment in 1920, one of the final great reforms of the Progressive era. A group of congressmen proposed an Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution in 1923. It states: “Men and women shall have equal rights throughout the United States and every place subject to its jurisdiction” (Schultz, 2012 p.379). The amendment’s objective was to eliminate all legal distinctions between the sexes, such as those who permitted different...
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...may even try to push those beliefs onto others. So because of this domestic terrorism is going to be around for a long time. Looking through history I have found a few domestic groups that weren’t mentioned in part ones essay but I feel should be addressed. Ku Klux Klan can never be ignored as one of the most prominent of all domestic terrorist groups in the United States. Another one is Phineas Priesthood, and lastly a group Americans must focus on is Black Liberation Army. These are the three that I think should really be focused on, for they seem to be mentioned by the F.B.I. in a lot of Domestic Terrorism articles. Ku Klux Klan (KKK), just the name sounds of something bad is about to happen. The Klan has been causing havoc since 1865. Is definitely one of the oldest and most infamous for violence than any other domestic group on American. Most believe that blacks are the main subject of the Klan, but that isn’t necessary true anymore. They tend to focus on attacking Jews, immigrants, gays, and lesbians. Immigrants is their main issue now (Klu klux klan, 2013). The Klan is considered a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center and Anti-Deamination League. The first Klu Klux Klan was established in the Southern States and many members would weir robes , mask, and conical hats. Hats shaped like cones. Most Klans are recognized by burning crosses and associated with opposing against...
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...Lynda Haynes CJHS/430 Instructor: Justina Smith The history of hate crimes shows us that we as Individuals have always had differences, and with the differences came crimes against others, murders, rapes and even loitering against those we did not feel were equal to us. In Virginia, The Ku Klux Klan has just started to reemerge itself into areas where they feel their work will most likely be appreciated, with of hopes of recruiting new members who like themselves are tired of the government and their changes. Since the reelection of President Obama, Three chapters have surfaced by way of rallies, and burning crosses, these events are held randomly to show there is zero tolerance for rights given to those who the Klan members feel are less than deserving. People are angry today about gay rights, extreme racial changes within the population and of course the fact that we have elected a black president not only one term, but bought him back for a second term. The KKK (Ku Klux Klan) are a radically driven group of individuals who channel their hatred for others that are not white in heritage. The group prides itself on its heritage within the confederacy and believes those who are not born of white decent are not entitled to the privileges of those who are. This mindset has been in existence since the early 1800”s and its meaning comes from the Scottish and Greek meaning “The Family” (Timeline of the Ku Klux Klan, 1997)where a confederate General by the name of Nathan Bedford...
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...Mississippi, in 1964. Gene Hackman and Willem Dafoe are playing the leading roles, where they play two agents, who must solve the case of three missing civil rights workers. The movie portrays the period of the USA during the 1960s, where segregation and racial discrimination especially in the South, were ubiquitous. Short summary In Mississippi in 1964 three civil rights workers are murdered brutally by the Ku Klux Klan. The bodies are hidden, and the local sheriff Pell closes the case under “missing persons”. Life goes on as nothing happened. But then two FBI agents arrive, in order to find the missing persons and solve the case. The Ku Klux Klan perceives their work as a provocation. Therefore they answer with murders and burnings of black people. The FBI agent’s battle turns into a showdown, where the case is solved, and the culprits are brought to justice. Title The title ”Mississippi Burning” has obviously not been chosen randomly. The word “burning” shall be a metaphor for the destruction, which is caused by racism. Throughout the film the Ku Klux Klan burns down Negro-farms and houses, to scare and suppress them. That the Mississippi is mentioned in the title is because the story takes place in the South, where the Mississippi is. Setting As mentioned before does the story take place in South, or rather a fictional town called "Jessup County". Racism and segregation are completely natural things in the town. The white people are mostly living inside the town...
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