What were the motives of Congress based on their plans for reconstruction in South Carolina and other southern states?

Question

A: The purpose of Congressional Reconstruction was to have the Southern states reenter the Union as quickly as possible.

B: Republicans were committed to having former Confederate leaders reenter politics because of their governmental experience.

C: Congress wanted Southern states to face strict requirements to reenter the Union and the guarantee of freedmen's rights.

D: Congressional leaders were determined to work with the president on Reconstruction, so they adopted many of the president's proposals.

Answer 1

C: Congress wanted Southern states to face strict requirements to reenter the Union and the guarantee of freedmen's rights.