Question

What describes a step that each former Confederate state had to take to gain readmission to the Union?

A ratify the Thirteenth Amendment

B pay war reparations to the federal government

C disband its militia until a new state legislature was elected

D elect a certain percentage of African Americans to Congress

Answer 1

disband its militia until a new state legislature was elected" is the best option. They were never forced to elect African Americans in any way during Reconstruction. Hope this helps!!