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The outbreak of violence in Memphis in 1866 and the creation of the KKK were both designed to

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Intimidate African Americans and their supporters.

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The outbreak of violence in Memphis in 1866 and the creation of the KKK were both designed to defy the efforts of the Republican-led federal government and retain the institution of slavery. Southern Democrats used violence and organizations like the KKK to violently intimidate blacks and Republicans who tried to win political power.
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