What was the main goal of Reconstruction in the United States? O To bring the South back into the UnionO To rebuild the South O To punish the South © To provide reparations to former slaves

Answer 1

The main goal of Reconstruction in the United States was to bring the South back into the Union and to rebuild the country after the Civil War. While there were efforts to provide reparations to former slaves and to ensure their rights and protection, the primary focus was on reuniting the country and rebuilding the war-torn South.