Ku Klux Klan Analysis

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Within this article it seems that Evans fully supports the KKK their ideology, it can be argued he presents himself as a spokesperson for the Klan and explaining their ideas. His point of view is very much similar to that of the Klan in the views that white protestants are the superior race in the world with no other race comparing. His view is that white protestants are the supreme race. Evans wrote this article in 1926 in America, this time was seen as highly important in America in regards to the development of racial views, mainly because of the fuss that was caused in relation to world war one. During this time, it is well known that the popularity of the Ku Klux Klan was rising in America. The article although to a modern reader can be seen to have a really strong view it can also be argued to be an accurate representation of people’s views on race at the time. The period this is written is vital to the meaning of this document as it is able to shine light on how Americans felt and explains how …show more content…
Evans is very forceful of the Klan’s beliefs and tries to emphasise that these ideas are the key to Americanism he proves this by saying things such as, ‘it is also because Protestantism is an essential part of Americanism; without it America could never have been created.’ Showing how Evans forces his views onto the reader, proving the documents main aim is to state that Americanism is based on the ideas supported by the Ku Klux Klan. Evans throughout this document seems to be trying to raise awareness of “true Americanism”, his ideas are promoting the slogan of the KKK “Native, white, Protestant supremacy.” The document also aims to promote the ideas of the Klan and rally American citizen together to fight for the KKK and its