A Level History - America - Practice Exam

The Enforcement Acts of 1870 and 1871 were designed primarily to protect the rights of African American voters and to ensure that they could exercise their right to vote without facing interference or intimidation. These acts aimed to combat the violent actions of groups like the Ku Klux Klan, which sought to suppress black political participation and enforce white supremacy. By making it a federal offense to interfere with voting, the Enforcement Acts sought to uphold the legal protections that had been extended to African Americans following the Civil War. This legislation highlighted the federal government's commitment to safeguarding civil rights during a tumultuous period in American history. The other options do not accurately reflect the primary objectives of the Enforcement Acts. Supporting black landownership or promoting economic recovery were significant issues during Reconstruction, but they were not the main focus of these specific acts. Additionally, while one goal of the Enforcement Acts was to address the activities of the KKK, the acts were broader in scope, aimed primarily at ensuring that voting rights were not infringed upon.