To what extent did the Ku Klux Klan contribute to resistance to Reconstruction in South Carolina from 1865 to 1871?A. Investigation PlanThe purpose of the investigation is to analyze the influence and actions of the Ku Klux Klan. As well as other resistance in South Carolina that occurred during the Reconstruction period to discover the impact that the Ku Klux Klan added to the resistance towards the Reconstruction ideals of the Radical Republicans. The investigation began by seeking information about the Ku Klux Klan and its role during the Reconstruction period. As more was learned along with the resources used, it was discovered that the greatest resistance to Reconstruction was located in South Carolina. The focus of the investigation was soon brought to South Carolina to analyze the resistance of the Ku Klux Klan. In this investigation, books and the Internet were used to obtain information on the topic.B. Summary of the Evidence After the Civil War of 1861-1865 the United States entered the Reconstruction period (1865-1877) where not only was the relationship between the Northern and Southern states adjusted, but Radical Republicans sought to give rights to freed slaves in the south. This angered Southerners because of their strong belief that slaves should not be free men. Out of resentment, the Ku Klux Klan was born on December 24, 1865 and soon spread throughout the country. To return to the Union, Southern states had to create a constitution that met Congressional requirements, and the one South Carolina implemented did not. meet the requirements. This led Andrew Jackson to choose a governor for South Carolina in 1865 to oversee the constitutional changes that needed to be made. Even though this new constitution is... middle of paper...they don't want to cooperate, as they created a new constitution to join the Union. Failure to follow Johnson's guidelines foreshadowed the resistance that would follow in the years to come.E. ConclusionThe Ku Klux Klan played an important role in opposing Reconstruction in South Carolina. They believed that force was necessary to continue white supremacy and limit the rights of blacks. These actions influenced actions in South Carolina, allowing political actions to go hand in hand with the violent Klan. The Republican majority was one of the reasons for opposing the reconstruction actions. All of this contributes to the struggle of blacks politically and socially in South Carolina. The Klan was one of the main reasons why it faced the strongest opposition in South Carolina and why the government sought to reduce its power. The Klan was influential in opposing radical reconstruction after the war.