Emergence Of Modern America: The Roaring Twenties - Nativism

In the 1920s, minorities and recent immigrants faced economic hardships, with African-Americans working as sharecroppers and immigrants earning low wages in factories. This period saw a rise in nativism, driven by xenophobia and groups like the Ku Klux Klan, which was anti-Black, anti-Catholic, anti-Semitic, and anti-immigrant. The KKK gained significant political influence, controlling state governments and engaging in violent acts. Despite some efforts to curb their power, such as martial law in Oklahoma, the Klan remained influential. The US government passed restrictive immigration laws favoring Northern Europeans, limiting Southern and Eastern European immigrants, and banning Asian immigrants entirely.

In what ways did the KKK demonstrate their political power during the 1920s?

What was the role of nativism in shaping American policies during the 1920s?