Inspired by the rising attitude of “America for Americans” during this time, the Ku Klux Klan returned in hopes of advocating and re-establishing old American values and traditions back into society. Nativism was so strong, that KKK membership reached 4.5 million people by 1924.
However, this vigilante organization was much more ruthless and violent than ever before. Not only did they target African Americans like before, but they also tortured and lynched Jews, Roman, Catholics, and immigrants. They were basically against who was not white, natural-born, or gentile. Despite their major discrimination and injustices done upon society, the KKK had so much support that they managed to gain political party in several states.
However, this vigilante organization was much more ruthless and violent than ever before. Not only did they target African Americans like before, but they also tortured and lynched Jews, Roman, Catholics, and immigrants. They were basically against who was not white, natural-born, or gentile. Despite their major discrimination and injustices done upon society, the KKK had so much support that they managed to gain political party in several states.