Question

the diagram below describes factors affecting membership in the ku klux klan (kkk) in the 1920s.
diagram with boxes: religious and racial hatred, anti - immigrant sentiments, distrust and fear of communism and socialism, all leading to more than four million people join the kkk.
how did this change in membership affect support for the kkk?
a it encouraged citizens to ban hate speech.
b it allowed members to form a political party.
c it allowed members to be elected to state office.
d it persuaded reformers to push for civil rights legislation.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The KKK promoted hate speech, so citizens banning it is incorrect.
• Option B: The KKK didn't form a major political party; they influenced existing politics, so this is wrong.
• Option C: In the 1920s, with millions joining the KKK, its influence grew, allowing members to get elected to state offices. This matches historical context.
• Option D: The KKK opposed civil rights, so reformers pushing for it is incorrect.

Answer:

C. It allowed members to be elected to state office.