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| Subject: In effect, the Klan was a military force serving the interests Thu Nov 03, 2011 6:01 pm | |
| In effect, the Klan was a military force serving the interests of the Democratic party, the planter class, and all those who desired restoration of white supremacy. Its purposes were political, but political in the broadest sense, for it sought to affect power relations, both public and private, throughout Southern society. It aimed to reverse the interlocking changes sweeping over the South during Reconstruction: to destroy the Republican party's infrastructure, undermine the Reconstruction state, reestablish control of the black labor force, and restore racial subordination in every aspect of Southern life.[41] Wikisource has original text related to this article: Interview with Nathan Bedford Forrest To that end they worked to curb the education, economic advancement, voting rights, and right to keep and bear arms of blacks.[41] The Ku Klux Klan soon spread into nearly every southern state, launching a "reign of terror against Republican leaders both black and white. Those political leaders assassinated during the campaign included Arkansas Congressman James M. Hinds, three members of the South Carolina legislature, and several men who served in constitutional conventions."[42] electronic cigarettesSugar Daddy Baby Online Dating | |
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