Question

20/30

Which statement best explains a change in Georgia during Reconstruction?

Georgia immediately
rejoined the Union without
any conditions.

Georgia's government was
unchanged after the Civil
War.

Georgia was placed under
military rule before
rejoining the Union.

Georgia abolished all taxes
during Reconstruction.

Answer 1

Georgia was placed under military rule before rejoining the Union.

Explanation: Under the Reconstruction Acts, former Confederate states (including Georgia) were put under military control until they met conditions such as ratifying the 14th Amendment and guaranteeing African American male suffrage before being readmitted to Congress.