Which statement best explains the opinion that many former Confederates in Southern states would have held toward the U.S. government’s Reconstruction policies?

The South will never be treated fairly as long as Andrew Johnson is the President.

Equal citizenship for former slaves will strengthen the Southern economy in the long run.

Southern congressmen have the power to make sure that the process of Reconstruction is fair.

The North is punishing the South by interfering in the law and government of Southern states.

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Which statement best explains the opinion that many former Confederates in Southern states would have held toward the U.S. government’s Reconstruction policies?

 The South will never be treated fairly as long as Andrew Johnson is the President.

 Equal citizenship for former slaves will strengthen the Southern economy in the long run.

 Southern congressmen have the power to make sure that the process of Reconstruction is fair.

 The North is punishing the South by interfering in the law and government of Southern states.

anonymous · Answer

The South has learned its lesson and must join the U.S. again as an equal partner. is best

anonymous · Answer

D is the best answer there. For a long time the South stayed bitter over the war, believing that it was a fundamental right to declare themselves independent of the union (as the colonies had from Britain).