According to the Voices Section Regarding "An Appeal for Help

question 48

Multiple Choice

According to the Voices section regarding "An Appeal for Help against the Klan," what is the central issue impacting the letter writer?

• A) the lack of railroad access to southern towns and cotton fields
• B) the lack of white Democrats to assist Klan activities in the South
• C) the need for aid to protect Democrats and the white community from Klan violence
• D) the need for aid to protect Republicans and the black community from Klan violence

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