Question

What was significant about how the Ku Klux Klan gained power and influence in the South? Select the two that apply. (2 points) Responses It was a group of white Democrats who wanted to regain control of the government It was a group of white Democrats who wanted to regain control of the government - this question requires at least 2 answers The group was made up of Republicans who wanted to see peace between the North and the South The group was made up of Republicans who wanted to see peace between the North and the South - this question requires at least 2 answers The group was funded by Northern politicians who wanted to stir up opposition in the South The group was funded by Northern politicians who wanted to stir up opposition in the South - this question requires at least 2 answers The group influenced the voting behaviors of citizens through threats.

Answer 1

The two significant factors about how the Ku Klux Klan gained power and influence in the South are:

1. It was a group of white Democrats who wanted to regain control of the government.
2. The group influenced the voting behaviors of citizens through threats.

These factors highlight the Klan's role in the post-Civil War South aimed at undermining Reconstruction efforts and maintaining white supremacy through intimidation and violence.