Responses
A The Klan manipulated people’s fears about a changing society.The Klan manipulated people’s fears about a changing society.
B The Klan said publicly what most people thought privately.The Klan said publicly what most people thought privately.
C The Klan promised a better future for all Americans.The Klan promised a better future for all Americans.
D The Klan emphasized respect for patriotic values.
1 answer
The response that BEST states why membership in the Ku Klux Klan rose significantly during the 1920s is:
A. The Klan manipulated people’s fears about a changing society.
This response captures how the Klan exploited the societal anxieties around immigration, urbanization, and social change during that era, which contributed to their increased membership.
