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What was the main reason for the resurgence of the KKK in the 1920s?
What was the main reason for the resurgence of the KKK in the 1920s?
- Resistance against foreign influence in American politics
- Advocacy for racial equality and civil rights
- Support for religious freedom for all faiths
- Reaction to disobedience to Prohibition by certain social groups (correct)
What was the goal of the eugenics movement in the 1920s?
What was the goal of the eugenics movement in the 1920s?
- To advocate for equal rights and opportunities for all races
- To challenge traditional gender roles and stereotypes
- To demonstrate that foreigners were inferior and restrict immigration (correct)
- To promote cultural diversity and inclusion of all ethnicities
What was the Washington Conference in 1921 primarily focused on?
What was the Washington Conference in 1921 primarily focused on?
- Promoting religious fundamentalism in public education
- Limiting naval power through the Five Powers Treaty (correct)
- Negotiating immigration quotas for different ethnic groups
- Addressing racial segregation in the southern states
What event demonstrated the clash between religion and science in the 1920s?
What event demonstrated the clash between religion and science in the 1920s?
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What impact did opponents' actions have on the KKK in the 1920s?
What impact did opponents' actions have on the KKK in the 1920s?
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Resurgence of the KKK
- The KKK experienced a resurgence in the 1920s, primarily due to the social, economic, and cultural anxieties of the post-World War I era.
Eugenics Movement
- The eugenics movement of the 1920s aimed to improve the human race through controlled breeding and genetic engineering, with a focus on racial and ethnic purity.
Washington Conference
- The Washington Conference of 1921 was primarily focused on naval disarmament and the limitation of armaments among major nations.
Clash between Religion and Science
- The Scopes Trial of 1925, which debated the teaching of evolution in schools, demonstrated the clash between religion and science in the 1920s.
Impact of Opponents' Actions on the KKK
- The actions of opponents, including journalists, politicians, and civil rights activists, helped to discredit and gradually diminish the influence of the KKK in the 1920s.
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