How did congress approach reconstruction after the civil war?
it thought that southern governments should return to their prewar ways.
it did not want african americans to participate in government.
it instituted the black codes to treat african americans like enslaved people.
it wanted to penalize the south heavily for starting the war.

It wanted to penalize the South heavily for starting the war.

Explanation:

How did Congress approach Reconstruction after the Civil War?

It thought that Southern governments should return to their prewar ways.

It did not want African Americans to participate in government.

It instituted the Black Codes to treat African Americans like enslaved people.

It wanted to penalize the South heavily for starting the war.

the real answer is b