What effect did the Enforcement Acts exert on the Klan?
A) The government moved quickly against the Klan, but few of its members were prosecuted severely.
B) None—southern governments laughed at northern attempts to get rid of the Klan.
C) The Enforcement Acts shielded all Klan members from prosecution because they were leaders of the community.
D) The Klan became stronger because of the acts.
Answer: A
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