The Ku Klux Klan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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? Rolly Wedge Samuel Green Jake Brigance Mitch McDeere

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

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