Many people think that the KKK was formed as a hate group that went around killing African Americans, Immigrants and Jewish people. But in reality the KKK was formed as a kind of fraternity. A place where white males can go to be around people just like them. The KKK was formed in 1865 and usually arises in times of economic change or unease. The fear of the people would cause the group to rise and try to "correct" the wrong that they perceived in the society.