Question

They saw themselves as vigilantes restoring justice, and they used intimidation, threats of violence, and actual violence to prevent African Americans, immigrants, Catholics, Jews, liberals, and progressives from attaining wealth, social status, and political power. KKK members wore elaborate costumes with distinctive white hoods to mask their identities, and held nocturnal rallies to plot acts of terror and foment hatred against people deemed not “truly” American—basically, anyone who was not white and Protestant. The activities of Klansmen ranged from issuing threats and burning crosses to outright violence and atrocities such as tarring and feathering, beating, lynching, and assassination.
1. List the goals of the Ku Klux Klan?

Answer 1

Answer: The goals of the Ku Klux Klan were to achieve white supremacy and to destroy Congressional Reconstruction.

Explanation:

The Ku Klux Klan was formed by Confederate Army veterans in Pulaski, Tennessee, in 1865.

• The ultimate goal of this club was racial segregation and white supremacy. Initially, KKK focused on preventing African Americans from gaining wealth and reaching equality, but they gradually turned against immigrants, Catholics, Jews, and other social groups. Their philosophy was that anyone who is not 'truly' American is their enemy.

• Between 1869 and 1871, the goal of KKK was to destroy Congressional Reconstruction by murdering black people and those active in Republican politics.