The Military Reconstruction Act established a military government in Southern states. It also required these states to ratify the Fourteenth Amendment. Which two statements best show the purpose of this act?

A.to restrict the president’s power over Reconstruction

B.to provide more benefits to white people in the South

C.to secure the rights of blacks in the South

D.to guarantee voting rights to everyone in the South

E.to restrict the rights of former slaves in the South

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Answer:

The 2 correct answers are...

to restrict the president’s power over Reconstruction

to secure the rights of Black people in the South

The purpose of the Military Reconstruction Act was to:

  • restrict the president’s power over Reconstruction
  • secure the rights of Black people in the South

What is the Military Reconstruction Act?

The legislation initiated the military rule of the South to protect black rights and oversee political reunification.

Hence, the Act restricted the president’s power over Reconstruction and secure the rights of Black people in the South.

Therefore, the Option A and C is correct.

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