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75: Reconstruction (Part 3): The Rise of the KKK and the First Black Men in Government
History That Doesn't Suck
From Club to Clan: The Rise of the KKK
This chapter examines the transformation of the Ku Klux Klan from a social club of ex-Confederates into a violent enforcer of white supremacy, detailing their brutal tactics against marginalized groups. It also recounts the struggles of John and Caleb for congressional representation amidst this backdrop, culminating in a significant moment in history with Hiram Rhodes Revels becoming the first black U.S. senator.
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