in the 1920s, the Ku Klux Klan
possessed neither sizeable support nor
significant influence?
Sizeable support
Yes
100,00 followers in 1921. Quite large
40,000 strong parade in Washington-1925
Claimed 5million members in 1923
No
Only 100,000 followers in 1921, not significant in a
country of more than 100milion
Sizeable influence
Yes
During the 20s Georgia's two senators were
Klansmen
Alleged that it had helped elect governors
in Maine, Ohio, Colorado and Louisiana
Destroy Al Smith's chances of becoming president
No
The clan had very little influence in large cities, as there was racial
integration and some acceptance, so people were less likely to take
to their lies