Before the Civil War, the Southern states seceded from the United States of America. They became known as the Confederate States of America. In other words, they became a confederation. After the war, there was a period of reconstruction in the South. Carpetbaggers tried to profit financially during this time. What happened when the Civil War was over?
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A) The United States of America became two separate countries.
B) The Southern states decided to leave the United States.
C) The Southern states became a confederation.
D) People tried to rebuild the South.
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