Which groups did the Ku Klux Klan target after the 1920s? (Choose 5)
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for specific groups that the Ku Klux Klan targeted after the 1920s. It requires identifying five groups from a list provided.
Answer
Immigrants, Roman Catholic American people, Black American people, Jews, and organized labor groups.
The groups targeted by the Ku Klux Klan after the 1920s include immigrants, Roman Catholic American people, Black American people, Jews, and organized labor groups.
Answer for screen readers
The groups targeted by the Ku Klux Klan after the 1920s include immigrants, Roman Catholic American people, Black American people, Jews, and organized labor groups.
More Information
The Ku Klux Klan expanded its list of targets beyond just Black Americans to include immigrants, especially those who were Catholic or Jewish, as well as organized labor, which they perceived as a threat to their nativist and white supremacist goals.
Tips
Common mistakes include assuming the Klan only targeted Black Americans or neglecting the religious and anti-immigrant dimensions of their prejudice.
Sources
- The Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s - Bill of Rights Institute - billofrightsinstitute.org
- The reemergence of the KKK (article) - Khan Academy - khanacademy.org
AI-generated content may contain errors. Please verify critical information
