Revival of the Klan
During the 1920s, the Ku Klux Klan was a prominent establishment which terrorized and suppressed newly freed blacks during the reconstruction of the United States. Due to this, many members of the black community did not register to vote and kept away from white areas. African Americans dreaded the violence, lynching, and murder awaiting them, just like they had when slavery was still enforced. Blacks in the United States had to face a gruesome truth, as well as many other minorities. Although the war was won, the battle was still not over, as they continued to struggle with racial bigotry and unequal treatment. The KKK put these groups at a disadvantage after the conclusion of the Civil War. This association not only oppressed …show more content…
A member of the KKK cheers from the background, condoning the pugnacious behavior. It is suggested that the klan was supportive of the brutal actions at the time. The American Civilization was in danger because of this tormenting organization which was a treat to all but white individuals. The klan was supportive of inhuman and savage beings with atrocious tendencies, affecting the longevity of the nation. Racism and ferocity in the newly born United States originated from the masterminds, the Ku Klux Klan. It was truly the KKK, the Americans, who were destroying and not allowing their own country to advance; though the African Americans were blamed for their shortcomings.
The crack between the large savage and distraught girl represents the divide between the nation. After the Reconstruction Acts, blacks came into the nation as viable civilians who were eager to finally be part of a society. However, the klan did not welcome them with open arms, choosing to showcase their worse features instead of highlighting their aspects. Studio decided to draw the vicious man as a darker complexion than the white supremacist affiliate and struggling woman. He did so to reveal the image of the black community during the 1920’s. African Americans were seen as incompetent, bestial …show more content…
Her torch symbolizes the way to freedom showing the nation the path to liberty. Beside her is the hand of a KKK member, holding an ignited cross over Lady Liberty’s head. The klan could not coexist with the democratic values of America. In a democracy the government is ruled by the majority and representatives are elected by the members of the state. However, this went against the views of the Ku Klux Klan. This organization believed whites were superior to any other race, so they held more power and political control. The KKK did not hold the same values as the United States. The US hoped to represent liberty and freedom concluding the Civil War, yet the klan made this arduous as they oppressed other races in order for them to be at the top. From this cartoon, Roger is the KKK and the ideals of America could not both survive, one had to be
During the 1920s, the Ku Klux Klan was a prominent establishment which terrorized and suppressed newly freed blacks during the reconstruction of the United States. Due to this, many members of the black community did not register to vote and kept away from white areas. African Americans dreaded the violence, lynching, and murder awaiting them, just like they had when slavery was still enforced. Blacks in the United States had to face a gruesome truth, as well as many other minorities. Although the war was won, the battle was still not over, as they continued to struggle with racial bigotry and unequal treatment. The KKK put these groups at a disadvantage after the conclusion of the Civil War. This association not only oppressed …show more content…
A member of the KKK cheers from the background, condoning the pugnacious behavior. It is suggested that the klan was supportive of the brutal actions at the time. The American Civilization was in danger because of this tormenting organization which was a treat to all but white individuals. The klan was supportive of inhuman and savage beings with atrocious tendencies, affecting the longevity of the nation. Racism and ferocity in the newly born United States originated from the masterminds, the Ku Klux Klan. It was truly the KKK, the Americans, who were destroying and not allowing their own country to advance; though the African Americans were blamed for their shortcomings.
The crack between the large savage and distraught girl represents the divide between the nation. After the Reconstruction Acts, blacks came into the nation as viable civilians who were eager to finally be part of a society. However, the klan did not welcome them with open arms, choosing to showcase their worse features instead of highlighting their aspects. Studio decided to draw the vicious man as a darker complexion than the white supremacist affiliate and struggling woman. He did so to reveal the image of the black community during the 1920’s. African Americans were seen as incompetent, bestial …show more content…
Her torch symbolizes the way to freedom showing the nation the path to liberty. Beside her is the hand of a KKK member, holding an ignited cross over Lady Liberty’s head. The klan could not coexist with the democratic values of America. In a democracy the government is ruled by the majority and representatives are elected by the members of the state. However, this went against the views of the Ku Klux Klan. This organization believed whites were superior to any other race, so they held more power and political control. The KKK did not hold the same values as the United States. The US hoped to represent liberty and freedom concluding the Civil War, yet the klan made this arduous as they oppressed other races in order for them to be at the top. From this cartoon, Roger is the KKK and the ideals of America could not both survive, one had to be