Question

Which factors contributed to the need for Reconstruction in Georgia?

(Select the two correct answers.)

(1 point)
Responses

Many residents lost ownership of their land.
Many residents lost ownership of their land.

The federal government forgave all state debts.
The federal government forgave all state debts.

The state's economy grew stronger than ever.
The state's economy grew stronger than ever.

The state's infrastructure was badly damaged.
The state's infrastructure was badly damaged.

New industries were built throughout the state.
New industries were built throughout the state.

Citizens received money for their wartime losses.
Citizens received money for their wartime losses.
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Answer 1

- Many residents lost ownership of their land.
- The state's infrastructure was badly damaged.

These reflect wartime devastation (property loss, emancipation of enslaved labor, destroyed railroads/cities), which made Reconstruction necessary.