The Ku Klux Klan of the 1920's was different from the Ku Klux Klan of the Reconstruction Era because the new KKK?

The Ku Klux Klan of the 1920s expanded its focus beyond just opposing African Americans to include a broader agenda of nativism, targeting immigrants, Catholics, and Jews as well. This era's Klan also embraced a more organized and nationwide presence, capitalizing on the rise of mass media and public rallies to promote its ideology. Additionally, the 1920s Klan sought to influence politics by aligning with mainstream conservative movements and gaining significant political power in various states. In contrast, the Reconstruction-era Klan primarily aimed to suppress Black civil rights and maintain white supremacy in the South.