... time that many people simply forgot about the hate group, but in 1915 the country was reminded of their racist presence. After the Klan disappeared for nearly fifty years, William Joseph Simmons re-established the Klan. Simmons received help from many wealthy businessmen who looked at the Klan's re-establishment as a money-making opportunity. To make the Klan more appealing to ... the public they started to better organize the group. Rituals such as cross-burning, racist chants and organized meetings were created. The most powerful moment for the KKK was during the depression (1921-1925...

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... command of General A.P. Hill, was moving to join Lee. On September 17, 1862, the Battle of Antietam, or Sharpsburg, began. There was a massive attack of cannon and rifle fire. General Joseph Hooker's men crushed the Rebel troops. Only a counterattack by a Texan force kept the Yankees from breaking the Confederate line. Hooker threw his troops up against the Rebels, causing heavy losses ... battlefield. At this point, McClellan had another chance to end the battle just by sending a large-scale attack from their high ground, but the call never came. After trying to cross the creek over th...

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