Question

how were state and local policies in texas influenced by the issuing of the first reconstruction act? (1 point)

the southern states got to decide if they made changes to policy to rejoin the union.

the southern states were required to change all previous laws that the union wanted.

the southern states needed to get permission from the union to keep the laws they had in place.

the southern states needed to make changes to their laws to be readmitted to the union.

Explanation:

The First Reconstruction Act required Southern states (including Texas) to make changes to their laws and governance to meet certain conditions for readmission to the Union. Let's analyze each option:

• The first option is incorrect because the Southern states did not have the freedom to decide on their own; there were requirements from the Union.
• The second option is incorrect as it's not about changing "all" previous laws the Union wanted, but rather meeting specific conditions for readmission.
• The third option is incorrect as the focus was on making changes to be readmitted, not getting permission to keep existing laws.
• The fourth option is correct as the First Reconstruction Act mandated that Southern states make changes to their laws (like adopting new constitutions, granting rights to freedmen, etc.) to be readmitted to the Union.

Answer:

D. The Southern states needed to make changes to their laws to be readmitted to the Union.