Question

What did the KKK hope to achieve by murdering Republicans Wyatt Outlaw and John Stephens?

a) to force whites to accept the rights of African Americans
b) to keep African Americans from voting in elections
c) to strengthen the Reconstruction reforms under way
d) to stop North Carolina from passing black code laws

Answer 1

The KKK murdered Republicans like Wyatt Outlaw and John Stephens to preserve white supremacy and keep African Americans from voting in elections, thereby maintaining a white-dominated society.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Ku Klux Klan (KKK) hoped to achieve by murdering Republicans like Wyatt Outlaw and John Stephens the goal of preserving white supremacy and preventing African Americans and their white allies from participating in the political process. The atrocities committed by the Klan were part of a broader campaign of intimidation and violence against those who supported Reconstruction reforms and the advancement of black rights. By targeting Republicans who were instrumental in promoting and protecting the rights of African Americans, the Klan sought to reverse the progress made during Reconstruction and maintain a society dominated by whites. Given the information provided, the correct answer is:

b) to keep African Americans from voting in elections