We make the laws which reflect our moral and ethical codes of conduct or lack thereof. If we were perfect, there would be no need for laws or government.
Answer:
D. take a loyalty oath to the Union.
Explanation:
During Reconstruction in which there was consideration for the South to join the Union due to their request Lincoln was reluctant and although didn’t want a stiff penalty for them.
He ensured that before allowing them to set up a new state government, ten percent of southern voters in each state to take a loyalty oath to the Union to prevent issues later.
This was also known as the Trustee Georgia, and this lasted for 20 years. This started in 1732 (Charter of 1732) and ended in 1752.