14h 3min, dec 2, 1865 y - KKK
Description:
Terrorist group that opposed civil and political rights for African Americans. They used violence and intimidation to keep blacks and other Republicans from voting in the South. African Americans were left susceptible to KKK violence without the protection of federal troops when North pulled out of South in 1877.Added to timeline:
Date:
14h 3min, dec 2, 1865 y
Now
~ 159 years ago