The Atrocities of the Ku Klux Klan Ross T. Crooks November 14, 2000 From the early years of American civilization, a racial tension has existed between Whites and African Americans. These feelings of hatred are most likely rooted in the practice of slavery in the 1800’s. Many extremist groups have been formed, holding strong opinions regarding these racial issues. The Ku Klux Klan is the largest of these racist organizations. Their purpose is to create a society …showed first 75 words of 1244 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1244 total…what type of country we wish to live in, one separated by violence and racial tension, or one that operates peacefully with equality for all people. Bibliography WORKS CITED: 1. Trelease, Allen W. “White Terror” Harper & Row 1971: pgs. 3-6 2. Weller, Worth. “Under the Hood: Unmasking the Modern Ku Klux Klan” DeWitt Books 1999: pgs. 76-77 3. Langford, Terri. Associated Press Article, September 15, 1999. 4. Pendergraft, Rachel. welcome address 5. Zangrando, Robert L. www.english.uiuc.edu 6. No Author. www.berea.edu