In the years immediately following the civil war, the south
a. refused to meet the requirements for rejoining the union
b. became a stronghold of the republican party
c. granted women the right to vote in state elections
d. had few african american elected officials

In the years immediately following the Civil War, the South a) refused to meet the requirements for rejoining the Union. However, it was forced to do this, although there was a general consensus among the Southern states that they did not want to change their ways. Also important to note is that c is incorrect, but b and d are true, but less relevant than a.