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

question 24

Multiple Choice

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

• A) The Klan in the 1920s was violent, when the Reconstruction Klan generally was not.
• B) The Klan of the 1920s expanded their hate targets to include 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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