What was the purpose of the white outfits for KKK?

Question

just wondering

Answer 1

There are a number of explanations given as to what it represents:

* The ghosts of the Confederate troops in the American Civil War.

* The white represents the white race, reflecting the racist ideals of the organization.

* The pointed hood also resembles that of a medieval executioner (although this was usually black, and that of grand inquisitor.)

* The red cross on the white costume, and the horse resembles that of crusaders.

* The costume was similar in design to those worn by the Spanish Inquisition, with the exception of the hood.

* The white outfit may also be reflective of supposed Druid costume

Answer 2

Years ago, the KKK started using pillowcases to cover their identity. Later they became more fashion concious with the pointed hoods and the emblem. I believe it derives from Tommy Hilfiger. The white outfits signify that they are the good guys. Imagine that. They have been fighting a losing battle. We just celebrated Martin Luther King's Birthday but have we ever celebrated David Duke's birthday?

Answer 3

ok first of all, 9-11 replaced into an interior pastime, so the bit approximately muslims spectacular human beings from timber, that doesnèt count quantity. to boot, whatès 4000 some deaths in a one-time adventure whilst in comparison with generations of suffering, torture, killing and slavery? regardless of if the CIA didnt do it immediately, Osama Bin weighted down is a CIA operative and Al Qaeda a CIA-funded business enterprise. Obamas relatives flew out of the U. S. the nighttime after 9-11 occured to sidestep thinking. The Bin Ladens have been relatively very sturdy buddies with the trees. think of roughly it. whilst have you ever seen a huge scale terror attack perpetrated by potential of Muslims finished in the previous 9-11? think of roughly it - the U. S. had the suited pretext to invade Iraq and Afghanistan - seem up the Reichstag fires, and additionally you will see a applicable occasion of the style of tactic they used. It replaced into additionally utilized by potential of Hitler whilst he seized capability in Germany. It demands a perceived terror threat to mobilize capability interior the administrative branch.

Answer 4

These people (if you can call them that) were nothing more than spineless whimps out to harrass and torture. They did not want anyone to see their faces, because they were active members of their community. Probably even church going people. They did not want to risk being identified.
Too bad many of them were not well off and worn the same shoes day and night.. Therefore many of them were found out, all someone had to do was look down at their feet.
That was indeed a sad time in our history.

Answer 5

To Deb M: You obviously watched the movie Fried Green Tomatoes! You may want to get a better source than a movie.

Answer 6

i suppose to spook and scare. Imagine seeing that with burning flames in the pitch dark of rural 1920's Mississippi!!!!

Answer 7

It was to scare the heck out of the people they were terrorizing.

Answer 8

You just said it,

White.


who are they racist against? Blacks... so why would they wear black, it's all about "WHITE PRIDE"

Yes they are THAT petty. Let tie-dye their robes

Answer 9

To hide their shamefull faces.

Answer 10

To hide identity.