In the 19th century, secret societies were all the rage and the Knights of the Golden Circle were among the most famous. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss their origin and aims, their role in the Civil War, and the mysteries surrounding them.AI-powered
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The Knights of the Golden Circle (Secret Society, Civil War, John Wilkes Booth, Abraham Lincoln, Confederate Gold, Rebels, Slavery)
Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
The KGC's Role in Southern Secession
The Knights of the Golden Circle played an important role in getting the South to secede. They had already been used as a kind of police force in some areas such as Texas. In 1860, opinion was divided in different parts of America over slavery and secession. Many people didn't realize how bad the war would be but many did realize there was a high likelihood of it.
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