The Ku Klux Klan

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1. When was the Ku Klux Klan created? 1867-1869 1868-1870 1870-1871 1865-1866

2. The Klan adopted their name from which Greek word? klalar kuklos klesus christ

3. Which of these was NOT a reason that led to the foundation of the Klan? the South slipping from "white man's rule" white women being violated by Afro-Americans Blacks and Republicans holding positions in the South Northerners helping Blacks to leave the South

4. What was the leader of the KKK called? Grand Titan of the Dominian Geni of the Empire Grand Wizard of the Empire Grand Dragon of the Realm

5. When was the Klan officially disbanded? 1879 1921 1903 1869

6. What was the most common method used by the Klan to intimidate? burning crosses beatings and whippings lynchings genital mutilation

7. During the late 30s and early 40s, the Klan was financed by ______________. the states of Georgia and Mississippi the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics Nazi Germany the Knights of the White Camelia

8. Who is known as the Klan's strongest post-WWII leader? Samuel Green Jake Brigance Rolly Wedge Mitch McDeere

9. What was the Klan's membership in 1965? 40,000 100,000 70,000 30,000

10. Who was the only Klan Grand Wizard to hold a position in a state legislature? John Willman David Duke Alan Whitfield Marcus Garvey