Question

which of the following best explains the reconstruction act of 1867? (standard ushc.2.cx) (dok 3)
it allowed states to deny freedmens rights.
it gave southern states immediate readmission.
it divided the south into military districts to enforce reconstruction policies.
it ended federal oversight in the south.

Explanation:

The Reconstruction Act of 1867 was a key piece of legislation during the Reconstruction era. It aimed to enforce Reconstruction policies. One of its main provisions was dividing the South into military districts. This was a way to ensure that the policies related to Reconstruction, such as those regarding the rights of freedmen, were implemented.

• The first option is incorrect because the act was supposed to protect freedmen's rights, not allow states to deny them.
• The second option is wrong as the act did not give Southern states immediate readmission; it set certain conditions.
• The fourth option is incorrect because it increased federal oversight in the South, not ended it.

Answer:

It divided the South into military districts to enforce Reconstruction policies.