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In 1915, William Simmons founded the twentieth-century version of the KKK after viewing the film, Birth of a Nation, which glorified the history of the Klan. The new Klan was not only anti black, but anti Jewish, anti foreign, and anti-Catholic. The Klan actually became a respected part of the Democratic Party and reached its peak of political power in the 1920s, when membership may have been as high as 4.5 million, including many prominent business and political leaders. The Klan declined in power when the Grand Dragon, was found guilty of second degree murder in the death of a young women whom he had taken to Chicago with him. In an attempt to lessen his sentence, Grand Dragon David Stephenson turned over evidence to the government revealing the corruption of the Klan, the names of politicians the Klan had bribed, and other illegal activities of the organization.
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∙ 12y agoThey played on peoples insecurities alot, causing people to feel fear. This increased recruitment by a high number, making their numbers equal to 4-5 million in 1924.
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∙ 12y agoBecause of the European immigrants coming to the USA.
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How did the ku klux klan expand there memborship in the 1920s?
The KKK actively recruited members in the 1920s. Later, Sen. Harry Byrd would become a KKK recruiter.
Durning what time period did the KKK have the most political power?
Early and mid-1920s.
When did the KKK come to Canada and what happened?
The Ku Klux Klan came to Canada in the early 1920s. The KKK attacked many immigrants that were from Eastern Europe and Catholics.
Revolution in manners and morals in the 1920s?
The KKK
Where was the KKK the most prevalent?
The KKK of the 1920s was strongest in Indiana.
Who did the KKK cal itself when it reformed in 1915?
The "KKK of the 1920s," established in 1915, called itself the Ku Klux Klan or KKK.
What was a pro white group that reorganized in the 1920s?
KKK
Are there KKK in pennslyvania?
The KKK is a secret organization. However, there were KKK groups in Pennsylvania is the 1920, largely because of its staunch support of National Prohibition.
Why does KKK reamerge?
The KKK re-emerged in the 1920s largely but not entirely, to promote and illegally enforce National Prohibition.
What caused the reemergence of the KKK in the 1920s?
A movie called Birth of a Nation was part of what causes the reemergence of the KKK in the 1920s. Another reason for the reemergence was the changes in the country, some did not like these changes.
Was there a KKK parade in atlanta in the 1920s?
Yes, and also in Washington, DC.
What movie gave a rebirth to the KKK in the 1920s?
"The Birth of a Nation" by D.W. Griffith.
