Gwybodaeth Modiwlau

This Special Subject will examine the growth of the Second Ku Klux Klan in the period between 1915 and 1944, as well as its impact on American society. Emerging at a critical period in the aftermath of the First World War when Americans were questioning vital issues regarding race, religion, immigration, morality and gender, the Second Klan shaped public discourse and alarmed its detractors and enemies with its extraordinary mass appeal. This module will explore why so many white Protestant Americans chose to join this organization, how it shaped American society, and how its opponents struggled against the Klan. In this module, students will have the opportunity to analyse primary sources and engage with the historical literature to gain a better understanding of American history in the interwar period.

This Special Subject aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the history of the Second Ku Klux Klan and the broader history of the United States between 1915 and 1944 as it relates to key issues such as race, politics, immigration, morality, religion and gender. It aims to develop key skills in historical analysis and research through primary sources and engagement with the historiographical debates on this topic. This module will follow on directly from its co-requisite.