The Ku Klux Klan developed into a paramilitary organization, but it began as
A. a group of yeoman farmers who were angry about Radical Reconstruction.
B. a fraternity in Tennessee that wanted to intimidate blacks.
C. an elitist order that wanted to destroy the Republican party by lynching blacks.
D. a social club for Confederate veterans who wanted to restore white supremacy.
Answer: D. a social club for Confederate veterans who wanted to restore white supremacy.
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