One characteristic was how society was controlled by a ruling elite of powerful clans.
It was inflamed by the <span>Kansas-Nebraska Act. </span>
When the Nazi's fled and the Russians (I believe) invaded was a huge turning point giving jews and all others captured, hope and freedom.
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Birmingham was strictly segreagated, and blacks were restrcited to low income. Violence against blacks and black supporters was common. King thought that success in Birmingham would "radiate across the South." They knew they would have to prepare carefully this time.
