Question

In the years immediately following the Civil War, the South _____.

a.refused to meet the requirements for rejoining the Union
b.became a stronghold of the Republican Party
c.granted women the right to vote in state elections
d.had few African American elected officials

Answer 1

The answer would be A or refused to meet the requirements for rejoining the Union.

Answer 2

In the years immediately following the Civil War, the South a) refused to meet the requirements for rejoining the Union. However, it was forced to do this, although there was a general consensus among the Southern states that they did not want to change their ways. Also important to note is that c is incorrect, but b and d are true, but less relevant than a.