What did Forrest do in 1869 regarding the KKK?
Promoted it
Disbanded it
Expanded it
Renamed it
Answer
In 1869, Forrest, the first Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan, disbanded the organization. His disillusionment with the Klan stemmed from its transformation into a violent and lawless group, deviating from its original purpose of protecting the interests of white Southerners. Forrest denounced the Klan's acts of terror and intimidation and urged its members to disband.
Unraveling the Enigma: The Life and Legacy of Nathan Bedford Forrest
Related Quizzes
Subscribe Now!
Learn something
new everyday
Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox