Question

1. how did the federal government change after the civil war?○ it encouraged regional and sectional differences.○ it more directly influenced the everyday lives of americans.○ it was no longer founded on the constitution.○ it grew smaller as power was given back to the states.

Explanation:

After the U.S. Civil War, the federal government expanded its role in national affairs (like Reconstruction, economic regulation, and national policies), which meant it had a more direct impact on daily life through new laws, services, and oversight. The other options are incorrect: the federal government did not encourage regional divides, remained rooted in the Constitution, and grew in power rather than shrinking.

Answer:

It more directly influenced the everyday lives of Americans.