The Birth of a Nation, 1915 (Edexcel A-Level History): Flashcards
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Director of The Birth of a Nation
Director of The Birth of a Nation
D.W. Griffith
Reconstruction period dates in the film
Reconstruction period dates in the film
1865-77
President who endorsed Birth of a Nation
President who endorsed Birth of a Nation
Woodrow Wilson
KKK's portrayal in Birth of a Nation
KKK's portrayal in Birth of a Nation
As heroes, noble defenders
Actual nature of KKK in Reconstruction
Actual nature of KKK in Reconstruction
White terrorist organisation murdering hundreds
Org. that protested Birth of a Nation
Org. that protested Birth of a Nation
NAACP
Year of Red Summer lynchings & riots
Year of Red Summer lynchings & riots
1919
Who refounded KKK after film release?
Who refounded KKK after film release?
William Simmons
KKK membership by 1924
KKK membership by 1924
4 million
Novel Birth of a Nation was based on
Novel Birth of a Nation was based on
The Clansman by Thomas Dixon