A Level History - America - Practice Exam

What did the KKK primarily oppose in their ideological beliefs?

1. Labor union activities

2. Poverty alleviation functions

3. International trade treaties

4. Environmental regulations

The correct answer is: Labor union activities

The Ku Klux Klan (KKK) primarily opposed labor union activities because they viewed unions as a threat to the social order and the dominance of what they perceived as traditional American values. The KKK's ideology was steeped in white supremacist beliefs, and they feared that labor unions could empower racial and ethnic minorities, which contradicted their aim to maintain a racially and socially stratified society. The KKK often targeted not just African Americans but also immigrants and those advocating for workers' rights, whom they believed undermined their concept of American identity. While the other options include important social and political issues, they do not align with the primary objectives of the KKK. The KKK's main focus was on promoting white supremacy and resisting social changes that threatened their vision of America, which included a strong opposition to labor movements that sought greater rights and equality for all workers, regardless of race.