How Was the Klan of the 1920s Different from the Reconstruction-Era

question 38

Multiple Choice

How was the Klan of the 1920s different from the Reconstruction-era Klan?

• A) The Klan in the 1920s was violent and all-white, whereas the Reconstruction Klan generally was not.
• B) The Klan of the 1920s expanded hate targets to Catholics, Jews, and immigrants as well as blacks.
• C) The Klan of Reconstruction was more of a political power.
• D) The Klan was able to run a viable candidate for president in 1924.

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