Question

which two of these goals belonged to the enforcement acts of 1870 and 1871?
□ to protect voters from threats during elections
□ to protect the rights of white southerners
□ to prosecute members of the ku klux klan
□ to prosecute republicans who threatened african americans
□ to protect democrats who threatened african americans

Explanation:

The Enforcement Acts (also known as the Ku Klux Klan Acts) of 1870 and 1871 were designed to combat violence and intimidation against African American voters and to suppress the activities of groups like the Ku Klux Klan.

• "To protect voters from threats during elections" is correct because the acts aimed to ensure African American voters could exercise their right to vote without fear.
• "To prosecute members of the Ku Klux Klan" is correct as the Klan was a primary perpetrator of violence against African Americans and their allies, and the acts sought to bring Klan members to justice.
• "To protect the rights of white Southerners" is incorrect as the acts focused on protecting African American rights.
• "To prosecute Republicans who threatened African Americans" is incorrect because Republicans were generally supportive of Reconstruction and African American rights, and the acts targeted those (like Klan members, often Democrats or white supremacists) who threatened African Americans.
• "To protect Democrats who threatened African Americans" is incorrect as the acts were against those who threatened African Americans, regardless of party, and Democrats at the time (especially in the South) often included those who opposed African American rights.

Answer:

• to protect voters from threats during elections
• to prosecute members of the Ku Klux Klan