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Not a Catholic Nation: The Ku Klux Klan Confronts New England in the 1920s,New
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During the 1920s the Ku Klux Klan experienced a remarkable resurgence, drawing millions of American men and women into its ranks. In Not a Catholic Nation, Mark Paul Richard examines the KKK's largely ignored growth in the six states of New EnglandConnecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermontand details the reactions of the region's Catholic population, the Klan's primary targets.Drawing on a wide range of previously untapped sourcesFrenchlanguage newspapers in the New EnglandCanadian borderlands; KKK documents scattered in local, university, and Catholic repositories; and previously undiscovered copies of the Maine KlansmenRichard demonstrates that the Klan was far more active in the Northeast than previously thought. He also challenges the increasingly prevalent view that the Ku Klux Klan became a mass movement during this period largely because it functioned as a social, fraternal, or civic organization for many Protestants. While Richard concedes that some Protestants in New England may have joined the KKK for those reasons, he shows that the politics of ethnicity and labor played a more significant role in the Klan's growth in the region.The most comprehensive analysis of the Ku Klux Klan's antagonism toward Catholics in the 1920s, this book is also distinctive in its consideration of the history of the CanadaU.S. borderlands, particularly the role of Canadian immigrants as both proponents and victims of the Klan movement in the United States.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Not a Catholic Nation'? A: 'Not a Catholic Nation' explores the resurgence of the Ku Klux Klan in New England during the 1920s, particularly examining its impact on the region's Catholic population and the dynamics of ethnicity and labor in relation to Klan membership.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Mark Paul Richard.
- Q: When was 'Not a Catholic Nation' published? A: 'Not a Catholic Nation' was published on November 12, 2015.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 278 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'Not a Catholic Nation' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is listed as being in new condition.
- Q: What is the significance of the Klan's activities in New England according to the author? A: The author highlights that the Klan was more active in New England than previously understood and discusses its antagonism towards Catholics, challenging common narratives about the Klan's motivations.
- Q: What types of sources did the author use for research? A: Mark Paul Richard utilized a variety of sources, including French-language newspapers, KKK documents from local and university repositories, and previously undiscovered materials related to the Maine Klansmen.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of 'Not a Catholic Nation' is the First Edition.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book regarding Canadian immigrants? A: The book discusses the dual role of Canadian immigrants as both proponents and victims of the Klan movement in the United States, particularly in the context of borderlands history.