Friday, May 23, 2008

Ku Klux Klan



These are a few photos describing the Ku Klux Klan.Ku Klux Klan (KKK) is the name of several past and present secret organizations in the United States, mostly in the South, that are best known for advocating white supremacy and acting as vigilantes while hidden behind conic masks and white robes. The first KKK arose in the turmoil after the Civil War. It used terrorism, violence, and lynching to intimidate and oppress African Americans, Jews, Hispanics, and other racial and religious minorities.

The first Klan was founded in 1866 by veterans of the Confederate Army.




This is a video Describing some of the things they did.

2 comments:

eryk animal said...

I belive you picked an excelent group of people to work on. I've always wondered about the KKK, but you have provided me with more information . Very interesting stuff.

Joan Bearing Witness said...

The Ku Klux Klan acted like they were the kings of the U.S. Which I think is wrong right there. America is about freedom and everyone has that right.