How was the federal government affected by the Reconstruction period?
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A. Its power to protect the rights of individuals increased.
B. It gained more control over individuals.
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C. It gained the right to take away guns from African Americans.
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D. Its power to protect the rights of individuals decreased.
SUBMIT

The correct answer is letter A

The reconstruction period was a time when the united states wanted the southern states to give rights to the recent free slaves. This sought to provide greater freedom and rights to these citizens and to everyone in general.

step-by-step explanation:

confedracy

supported slavery

upheld the supremacy of federal laws

believed states should be able to nullify federal laws

union

wanted to abolish slavery

supported high tariffs

upheld the supremacy of federal laws