3. Part A: How does the author develop the idea that the KKK has been unsuccessful in
its goals?

a. The author shows how the KKK has not been popular in a wide variety of areas,
which has limited its influence.
b. The author explains how the KKK has been opposed by both political parties since
its initial establishment.
c. The author provides examples of laws that have been put in place by the
government to protect minorities.
d. The author describes how the group was unable to agree on goals to promote and
methods to pursue their goals.



4. Part B: Which quote from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

a. “Soon Congress passed the Civil Rights Act of 1871, which specifically protected
people against the KKK. (Paragraph 5)
b. They wanted to maintain Protestant Christian morals, so they were against
behaviors like divorce and drunkenness.” (Paragraph 7)
c. States also began to pass laws against wearing the signature costumes, which
also took away anonymity. (Paragraph 10)
d. “Bombings, especially of Black churches and activists’ homes, were extremely
common. They also tried to make deals with southern lawmakers to keep Civil
Rights laws from being passed.” (Paragraph 12)