Ku Klux Klan History and Facts Trivia Quiz

The second Klan was most active in urban and suburban areas, reflecting demographic shifts as Americans moved into cities. This contradicts the assumption that it was primarily rural.

The Ku Klux Klan was formed to enforce white supremacy through intimidation and violence. Its activities were aimed at suppressing civil rights and maintaining racial hierarchy rather than promoting equality or lawful governance.

Birmingham, Alabama, was nicknamed “Bombingham” due to the high number of racially motivated bombings, particularly during the civil rights movement.

Confederate veterans founded the original Klan, motivated by resentment after defeat in the Civil War and opposition to Reconstruction policies.

Violence and threats were core tools used by the Klan to enforce fear, discourage opposition, and maintain control.

Cross burning became a symbolic act used to intimidate communities and assert dominance through fear rather than religious meaning.

The first Ku Klux Klan was founded in Tennessee in 1865, specifically in Pulaski. It was created by former Confederate soldiers after the Civil War during Reconstruction.

Robert Byrd admitted early membership in the Klan before later renouncing it. He went on to serve decades as a U.S. Senator and publicly expressed regret.

Industrial corporations were not a direct target. The Klan mainly targeted minority and immigrant groups they viewed as social threats.

The second Klan gained prominence during the World War I era, expanding nationally and influencing politics, especially in the 1920s.