At the beginning of Reconstruction, most moderates in Congress

a. did not believe African Americans should have rights as citizens.

b. did not want the federal government to have to force the South to follow the Reconstruction laws.

c. wanted the federal government to require southern states to enact Black Codes.

d. were indifferent to whether the South had loyal state governments.

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Rey Vang

8 October, 01:56

At the beginning of Reconstruction, most moderates in Congress

a. did not believe African Americans should have rights as citizens.

b. did not want the federal government to have to force the South to follow the Reconstruction laws.

c. wanted the federal government to require southern states to enact Black Codes.

d. were indifferent to whether the South had loyal state governments.

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June Donovan · Answer 1

At the beginning of Reconstruction, most moderates in Congress " did not want the federal government to have to force the South to follow the Reconstruction laws" although they believed in Reconstruction itself.