Quote by Charles Rangel

The Klan had used fear, intimidation and murder to brutally oppress over African-Americans who sought justice and equality and it sought to respond to the young workers of the civil rights movement in Mississippi in the same way.

The Klan had used fear, intimidation and murder to brutally

Summary

This quote emphasizes the tactics employed by the Ku Klux Klan to suppress African-Americans during the era of civil rights activism. The Klan's approach involved instilling fear, intimidating individuals, and resorting to acts of violence and murder. It further suggests that the Klan aimed to counter the efforts of young civil rights activists in Mississippi by utilizing the same oppressive methods. Overall, the quote underlines the brutal oppression faced by African-Americans and highlights the Klan's intention to maintain the status quo.

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