Which group used terror and violence to undermine Reconstruction and intimidate African Americans?
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Correct answer: The Ku Klux Klan
The Ku Klux Klan and similar groups used violence, threats, and intimidation against African Americans and white Republicans. Their goal was to restore white supremacy and weaken Reconstruction governments.
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