However, this vigilante organization was much more ruthless and violent than ever before. Not only did they target African Americans like before, but they also tortured and lynched Jews, Roman, Catholics, and immigrants. They were basically against who was not white, natural-born, or gentile. Despite their major discrimination and injustices done upon society, the KKK had so much support that they managed to gain political party in several states.
However, this vigilante organization was much more ruthless and violent than ever before. Not only did they target African Americans like before, but they also tortured and lynched Jews, Roman, Catholics, and immigrants. They were basically against who was not white, natural-born, or gentile. Despite their major discrimination and injustices done upon society, the KKK had so much support that they managed to gain political party in several states.