History 2301E Lecture Notes - Cross Burning, Cointelpro, Scopes Trial
17 Dec 2012
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Same context left wing/cults: different interpretation. Left wing: ideal america: wanted perfect america, everyone equal. Right wing: mythological america: best of america has passed, a white christian group that founded the us. Longest existing terrorist organization in the us. Able to exist because of rights guaranteed by the constitution: right to free speech, assembly, and bear arms. The pulaski klan, 1865-1866: pulaski, tennessee, small rural town, ex-confederate soldiers. 6 of them founded the kkk, after south was defeated: slave state, scottish heritage, boredom. Had nothing to do after 4 years of fighting. Was meant as a social group, nothing racist or violent about it. Name: greek kuklos = circle, klan was added cause of scottish heritage. Fraternal organizations: no different then the kiwanis club etc. Early actions: initiation rights, elaborate ceremony, secret rituals, played public pranks -> make people forget about the past an laugh. Membership: lawyers, doctors, farmers, qualification to join= white and male.
