... than by abstract ideas. Such as the Swastika, this was abused by the KKK constantly. As early as 1920, the Nazi Salute was the right arm held out stiffly at an angle, this was a Bolt 3 greeting heil, variously translated as saved, or healed. Years later, when Hitler had become absolute ... leader of the Nazis, the greeting became "Heil, Hitler." With Hitler winning the majority of the people, National elections were held on July 31st. The Nazis received 13.7 million votes, won 230 seats in Reichstag, and replaced the social democrats as the largest party. With the ... horror and brutali...

• Word Count: 1947
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

... holding office, and otherwise exercising their newly acquird political rights. It was customary for them to burn crosses on hillsides and near the homes of who they wished to frighten. When such tactics failed to produce the affect they wanted, the victim would be flogged, mutilated, ... activities were justified by the klan as necessary measures in defense of white supremacy and the inviolability of white womanhood A secret convention of Klansmen, held in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1867, adopted a declaration of principles expressing loyalty to the U.S. Constitution and its government and ...

• Word Count: 1582
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

... was contradicted as white men were never legally required to sign a labor contract. "The abolition of slavery ended the institution but not the system of beliefs, assumptions, and values they held concerning the Freedman. Within the thoughts of these so called "supreme whites", racism flourished. The black man was viewed as being part of a system where they were thrown into the ... who participated in radical Reconstruction, such as Carpetbaggers and Scalawags were met with violence and potential murder. Violence was also aimed at local leaders who were forced to flee their homes after ...

• Word Count: 1876
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

... their majority in Congress. If a majority of voters swore allegiance to the Union then loyal people would be responsible to draw up a new state constitution. However, no one who had held office or had fought under the Confederacy would be aloud to vote or serve as a delegate to a state constitutional convention. The new state constitution was meant to abolish slavery (confirm ... legislature. Whites still played a dominant role in government, but not to the extent that they did before black suffrage. Now that blacks had gained political rights, they still sought jobs, homes, and educati...

• Word Count: 1368
• Approx Pages: 5