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jan 19, 1866 - First Klu Klux Klan

Description:

Was established in Tennessee, wanted to terrorize African Americans.

Causes: Formed by six former officers of the Confederate army as a fraternal social club inspired at least in part by the then largely defunct Sons of Malta.

Impact: Causes lots of violence and caution throughout the country for blacks, increasing racial issues.

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Date:

jan 19, 1866
Now
~ 159 years ago

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