Question

place each description in the correct category based on whether it was a goal or outcome of the freedmen’s bureau or the ku klux klan.
freedmen’s bureau ku klux klan options
sought to meet the basic needs of african american citizens tried to help african american citizens find jobs
negotiated labor contracts for african american citizens sought to maintain white supremacy
used fear and intimidation tactics influenced southern politics through its terrorism
built schools for african american citizens across the south

Explanation:

• Freedmen’s Bureau: This organization was established to assist newly freed African Americans. Its goals and outcomes included meeting basic needs, helping find jobs, negotiating labor contracts, and building schools to support their transition to freedom.
• Ku Klux Klan: A white supremacist group, its goals were to maintain white supremacy. It used fear, intimidation, and terrorism to influence Southern politics and suppress African American rights.

Answer:

Freedmen’s Bureau

• sought to meet the basic needs of African American citizens
• tried to help African American citizens find jobs
• negotiated labor contracts for African American citizens
• built schools for African American citizens across the South

Ku Klux Klan

• sought to maintain White supremacy
• used fear and intimidation tactics
• Influenced Southern politics through its terrorism