Question

question 2 of 10
what was the main goal of the ku klux klan?

a. to prevent the education of african americans
b. to stop republicans from taking control of state governments
c. to create a military force that could challenge the u.s. army
d. all of the above

Explanation:

• Option A: The KKK did use violence to prevent African Americans from getting educated, but this was part of a broader goal.
• Option B: The KKK was formed in the post - Civil War era to oppose the Republican Party's efforts to give rights to African Americans and to stop Republicans from controlling state governments (as Republicans were more supportive of Reconstruction and Black rights). This was a major goal as they wanted to restore white - Democratic dominance in the South.
• Option C: The KKK was a terrorist organization, not a military force aiming to challenge the U.S. Army. Their actions were more about intimidation and violence at a local level.
• Option D: Since C is incorrect, D is also incorrect. The main political goal was to stop Republican control of state governments (along with suppressing Black rights), and preventing education was a means to that end in part, but the core political goal related to Republican control is a key main goal.

Answer:

B. To stop Republicans from taking control of state governments