In 1963, four African American girls were mid prayer when a bomb blew them and their church away. Anybody reading of that event can tell by the date and victims who the murderers were. The Ku Klux Klan is a hate group that had an immense influence on the social inequality of African Americans. Americans struggled to fight this racist group throughout the 20th century which left a humiliating and horrific scar on American history. The KKK was formed in 1867, Nashville, Tennessee by a group of confederate ex- veterans. The Klan was created with a slightly different intent than what it became. “At first the main objective of white supremacy organizations such as the Ku Klux Klan, the White Brotherhood, the Men of Justice, the Constitutional
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An example of the Klan’s actions involved... “‘breaking into their houses at the dead of night, dragging them from their beds, torturing them in the most inhuman manner, and in many instances murdering’” (Effects of the Ku Klux Klahn 1). The main tactic of the KKK was to torture and then kill to place more fear into the African Americans. The methods that the KKK used to limit the progression of social justice were inhumane and disgusting. The presence of the KKK brought hatred, violence, and depression to the lives of Americans. People that were not categorized as white and successful, lived their lives knowing that their family and themselves were in danger 100% of the time and that you are not socially accepted. An example of social inequality that occurred is that many shopkeepers placed signs outside that read, “ No Dogs, No Jews” (Engelbert). Not only did the KKK target African Americans, but all foreign races. Ways that the KKK targeted Jews were boycotting Jewish owned shops and burning crosses in front of synagogues (Engelbert). Many Americans are foreign. When most of the US became a target to the KKK, America became a war …show more content…
For almost a century the KKK was active, and their only notable accomplishment was being responsible for thousands of deaths. When the government would fight back against the Ku Klux Klan, the KKK would target them. In one summer alone, 30 black homes and 37 black churches were firebombed (Effects of the Klu Klux Klan). Over 80 volunteers were beaten by white mobs or racist police officers and three men, James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner, were murdered by the Ku Klux Klan on June 21st, 1964. On the opposing side of the fighting, many people were able to influence hope and strength to American citizens being targeted by the KKK. Martin Luther King Jr marched and spoke about fighting social injustice with peace. Malcolm X spoke about taking matters into his own hands and fighting back against the enemy. Without many of the Civil Rights Leaders, the KKK would have continued to gain power and never be stopped. Although we have no notable recent events caused by the KKK, this hateful group left a mark on American history that will never be
An example of the Klan’s actions involved... “‘breaking into their houses at the dead of night, dragging them from their beds, torturing them in the most inhuman manner, and in many instances murdering’” (Effects of the Ku Klux Klahn 1). The main tactic of the KKK was to torture and then kill to place more fear into the African Americans. The methods that the KKK used to limit the progression of social justice were inhumane and disgusting. The presence of the KKK brought hatred, violence, and depression to the lives of Americans. People that were not categorized as white and successful, lived their lives knowing that their family and themselves were in danger 100% of the time and that you are not socially accepted. An example of social inequality that occurred is that many shopkeepers placed signs outside that read, “ No Dogs, No Jews” (Engelbert). Not only did the KKK target African Americans, but all foreign races. Ways that the KKK targeted Jews were boycotting Jewish owned shops and burning crosses in front of synagogues (Engelbert). Many Americans are foreign. When most of the US became a target to the KKK, America became a war …show more content…
For almost a century the KKK was active, and their only notable accomplishment was being responsible for thousands of deaths. When the government would fight back against the Ku Klux Klan, the KKK would target them. In one summer alone, 30 black homes and 37 black churches were firebombed (Effects of the Klu Klux Klan). Over 80 volunteers were beaten by white mobs or racist police officers and three men, James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner, were murdered by the Ku Klux Klan on June 21st, 1964. On the opposing side of the fighting, many people were able to influence hope and strength to American citizens being targeted by the KKK. Martin Luther King Jr marched and spoke about fighting social injustice with peace. Malcolm X spoke about taking matters into his own hands and fighting back against the enemy. Without many of the Civil Rights Leaders, the KKK would have continued to gain power and never be stopped. Although we have no notable recent events caused by the KKK, this hateful group left a mark on American history that will never be