Question

practice questions: the cartoon on the left was published by thomas nast in 1874. what was the main message of this cartoon? a. opponents of reconstruction were using violence to intimidate the freemen. b. different groups of southerners were cooperating to rebuild the south after the war. c. the ku lux klan and other private associations in the south were assisting the freedmen. d. the 14th amendment protected the rights of freedmen despite the activities of the ku klux klan.

Explanation:

The cartoon shows the Ku - Klux Klan (KKK) figure intimidating freedmen, indicating violence by Reconstruction opponents.

Answer:

A. Opponents of Reconstruction were using violence to intimidate the freemen.