What did Congress’ plan for reconstruction require former Confederate states to do in order to be readmitted to the union?

Question

Responses
A Repeal their Jim Crow LawsRepeal their Jim Crow Laws
B Ratify the 14th AmendmentRatify the 14th Amendment
C Appoint an African American to the U.S. CongressAppoint an African American to the U.S. Congress
D Pay off their war debts

Answer 1

B Ratify the 14th Amendment

Congress' plan for Reconstruction required former Confederate states to ratify the 14th Amendment, which granted citizenship and equal protection under the law to all persons born or naturalized in the United States, including former slaves. This was a key requirement for readmission to the Union.