Question

how did the rise of discriminatory groups affect the failure of reconstruction in south carolina? threats and intimidation from groups like the ku klux klan convinced many republican voters to stay away from polls on election days. political candidates who publicly proclaimed their membership in the ku klux klan were easily elected to office in south carolina. groups like the red shirts, white league, and ku klux klan were able to successfully lobby for the repeal of reconstruction initiatives. the freedmens bureau was removed from south carolina due to the rise of groups like the ku klux klan and the white league.

Explanation:

During Reconstruction in South Carolina, violent discriminatory groups like the Ku Klux Klan, Red Shirts, and White League used threats and intimidation to suppress Republican (and Black) voter turnout. This directly undermined the political progress of Reconstruction by preventing pro-Reconstruction voters from participating in elections, weakening the Republican government's hold and contributing to Reconstruction's failure. The other options are incorrect: Klan members generally did not run openly for office, these groups used violence not lobbying to end Reconstruction initiatives, and the Freedmen's Bureau was not removed specifically due to these groups' rise.

Answer:

Threats and intimidation from groups like the Ku Klux Klan convinced many Republican voters to stay away from polls on election days.