Question

place each description in the correct category based on whether it was a goal or outcome of the freedmens bureau or the ku klux klan.
freedmens bureau
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ku klux klan
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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 tacticsinfluenced southern politics through its terrorism
built schools for african american citizens across the south

Explanation:

• Freedmen’s Bureau: Its purpose was to assist newly freed African Americans. So actions like meeting basic needs, helping find jobs, negotiating labor contracts, and building schools align with its goals.
• Ku Klux Klan: It was a white supremacist group. Using fear/intimidation, maintaining white supremacy, and influencing politics via terrorism are its characteristics.

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