Question

What group used violence to intimidate American citizens?

Answer 1

One of the most notorious groups that used violence to intimidate American citizens is the Ku Klux Klan (KKK). Founded in the aftermath of the Civil War, the Klan employed terror tactics, including lynching and intimidation, primarily against African Americans, but also targeting other groups, such as immigrants and civil rights activists. Their actions aimed to uphold white supremacy and resist the civil rights movements throughout U.S. history. Other groups, such as various militia organizations and certain extremist factions, have also used violence for intimidation in different contexts.