Which of the following is the best description of the Reconstruction Era? A. The process of African Americans adjusting to life as freedmen
B. Southern states rejoining the Northern states
C. Robert E. Lee surrendering to Ulysses S. Grant
D. Lincoln allowing Congress to decide how the Southern states should be punished

Which statement below best explains the meaning of the 3rd resolution? a. residents of the colonies do not occupy a lesser status than citizens who live in england, the motherland. b. the meaning of freedom is that individuals never have to pay taxes. c. free people are capable of and should take responsibility for their own tax obligations and the purposes they serve. d. the stamp act congress, with this document, is giving permission--consent--to have taxes imposed upon them by parliament. e. americans have different ideas about rights and freedom than englishmen.