Indiana and the Ku Klux Klan Flashcard

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What is the main reason for the confusion in studying the Ku Klux Klan (KKK)?

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There were multiple Klan groups throughout American history.

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What characteristic did the Klan of the 1920s distinguished from other Klan group throughout American history? Options: hatred of other political parties, distrust of other Klan groups, dislike of civil rights organizations, dislike of immigrant groups and Roman Catholic groups, hatred of African Americans

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dislike of immigrant groups and Roman Catholic groups

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Where did the Klan first appear right after the Civil War?

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The South

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What was the Klan's activity in the North just after the Civil War?

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Non-existent

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Where was the 1923 Summer "Klan Celebration" held?

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Kokomo, Indiana

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On which dates was the Klan celebration scheduled? Options: June 1-5, July 10-14, June 30, July 1-4, August 15-19

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June 30, July 1-4

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What was the general admission fee for the Klan celebration?

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$1.00

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What was the purpose of the speeches at the Klan celebration?

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To speak on vital subjects of the conditions of the country

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What symbolized Christ as the light of the world for the Klan?

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The burning cross

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What did the Klan use to justify their anti-Catholic stance? Options: Scientific research, Economic theories, Political alliances

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Centuries of anti-Catholic propaganda