Under congressional Reconstruction, Southern states were required to

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Under congressional Reconstruction, Southern states were required to ratify the Fourteenth Amendment, granting citizenship to all people born or naturalized in the United States, and give freed slaves the right to vote. While it was the goal of Reconstruction to provide land and education for former slaves, this was not a requirement imposed on Southern states. Protecting black religious freedom was an important aspect of Reconstruction, but it was not a specific requirement imposed on Southern states. Electing officials from the Republican Party was not a requirement but was encouraged as it was seen as supportive of Reconstruction policies.

Under Congressional Reconstruction, Southern States Were Required to