Question
Race riots and __________ contributed to the popularity of the Ku Klux Klan in Oklahoma during the 1920s.
A.
the decriminalization of lynching
B.
improving economic conditions
C.
an increased air of respectability
D.
decreasing crime rates
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
C
D
A.
the decriminalization of lynching
B.
improving economic conditions
C.
an increased air of respectability
D.
decreasing crime rates
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
C
D
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best answer is **C. an increased air of respectability**.
During the 1920s, the Ku Klux Klan gained popularity in various areas, including Oklahoma, by presenting itself as a respectable, mainstream organization that promoted social order and morality, often capitalizing on racial tensions and civil unrest.
During the 1920s, the Ku Klux Klan gained popularity in various areas, including Oklahoma, by presenting itself as a respectable, mainstream organization that promoted social order and morality, often capitalizing on racial tensions and civil unrest.