Why did the KKK experience rapid growth during the decade of the 1920s?
A) Since the KKK were the chief producers and purveyors of illegal liquor during prohibition, many Americans entered their ranks.
B) The perception of eroding traditional values and the influx of foreigners led many to adopt extremist views such as those espoused by the KKK.
C) As with the rise of jazz, sports, and other leisure activities at this time, the growth of the KKK was an indicator of a rise in the standard of living.
D) The KKK was primarily concerned with preserving the ethnic diversity of American society, which attracted many to its ranks.
E) The presence of a Junior Order for young boys gave the Klan a broader appeal.
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