The Constitution of 1866 was brought about by the policies of President Abraham Lincoln, who envisioned __________.
a. a state government with power shared between civilians and the military
b. a lengthy process whereby southern states had to meet strict demands to reintegrate
c. a rapid return to civilian governments for southern states and their quick reintegration into the Union
d. a subservient South
Question 2
Which of the seven Texas constitutions was used for the shortest period of time?
a. the Constitution of the Republic of Texas
b. the Civil War Constitution
c. the Constitution of 1866
d. the Constitution of Reconstruction
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