With Southern seats vacant after secession, the Northern Republicans in Congress used the opportunity to

a. increase their salaries.
b. pass unconstitutional legislation.
c. reinforce states’ rights.
d. strengthen the federal government.
e. weaken the central government.


ANS: D

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