Question

Briefly explain why Congress would divide the southern states into separate districts? What benefits would this create?

Answer 1

Prevent the ruling class to attain power and situation were under control.

Step-by-step explanation:

The congress passed the Military Reconstruction Acts of 1867 which divided all the south states into five districts. the heat of each district is not a civil but a military, a major general in order to control the region effectively. This division prevents the ruling class of the south to gain power again in the states. after that, elections were held and the freed slaves also given the opportunity to vote.