Which best describes a purpose of the Ku Klux Klan in the 1860s and 1870s?

to intimidate blacks and white Republicans

to murder blacks and white Republicans

to lynch blacks and white Republicans

to enfranchise blacks and white Republicans

Question

Which best describes a purpose of the Ku Klux Klan in the 1860s and 1870s?


to intimidate blacks and white Republicans


to murder blacks and white Republicans


to lynch blacks and white Republicans


to enfranchise blacks and white Republicans

anonymous · Answer

I believe it is B!!! The KKK killed and wounded more than 200 black Republicans by hunting. Hope this helps @Captainahoy1996 :D

anonymous · Answer

it was incorrect . @asatt32

anonymous · Answer

REALLY!?!? dont use GaleGroup.com becuase it was giving me tht answer word for word:/ im so sorry D:

anonymous · Answer

My guess here if it wasn't be it has to be A.? The KKK was a scary organization however it never harmed White Republicans "I think" so it would have to be A in my mind...

anonymous · Answer

Maybe youre right @That-Kid... :)^^^

anonymous · Answer

A

anonymous · Answer

A. because they wanted to threaten them and set the mindset that If they fought or attempted to do something to upset the system of slavery that they could lose everything, get hurt, or worse. They did this by actually hurting people and many people died.

anonymous · Answer

The correct answer is A.) to intimidate blacks and white Republicans