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7. The first emergence of the Ku Klux Klan came after the Civil War. What relationship exists between the membership and the Civil War itself?

Answer

The Ku Klux Klan emerged after the Civil War to suppress the advancement of African Americans and restore white supremacy in the Southern United States.

  • Q: When did the first emergence of the Ku Klux Klan happen? A: The first emergence of the Ku Klux Klan happened after the Civil War.
  • Q: What is the relationship between the membership of the Ku Klux Klan and the Civil War? A: The Ku Klux Klan emerged after the Civil War to suppress the advancement of African Americans and restore white supremacy in the Southern United States.