It became known as the reconstruction era of the south
Tensions are often high between Israel and Palestinians living in East Jerusalem, Gaza and the West Bank. Gaza is ruled by the Palestinian militant group Hamas, which has fought Israel many times. Israel and Egypt tightly control Gaza's borders to stop weapons getting to Hamas.
They organized secret societies and raiding parties. The most notorious was the Ku Klux Klan. These societies often rode in groups and raid
settlements where former slaves lived. Many were hurt and killed by these
mobs. Apart from former slaves and
Blacks, they also assaulted Whites who support the Republican programs.
Special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession and are difficult for others to understand are called "jargon," since they are often only understood by people "in the know".
