What was significant about how the Ku Klux Klan gained power and influence in the South? Select the two that apply.

Question

(2 points)
It was a group of white Democrats who wanted to regain control of the government
The Mou ama made up of Republicans who wanted to see peace between
O The group was funded by Northern politicians who wanted to stir up
opposition in the South
• 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.
   This reflects the Klan's origins as a group aimed at undermining Republican efforts during Reconstruction and restoring white Democratic rule.

2. The group influenced the voting behaviors of citizens through threats.
   The Klan used intimidation and violence to suppress Black voters and those who supported Reconstruction efforts, effectively manipulating the political landscape in their favor.

These two points highlight the Klan's role in the political dynamics of the South during the Reconstruction era.