Which of the following describes the power held by the federal government after the Civil War?

AThe power of the federal government remained unchanged after the war.
BThe federal government was weakened by the war.
CThe federal government would be more careful to grant the states more power going forward.
DThe federal government would increasingly play a role in American lives going forward

Verified Answer :

The federal government would increasingly play a role in American lives going forward is the perfect statement that describes the power held by the federal government after Civil War. The correct option among all the options given in the question is option "d". It was only after the Civil War that the federal government tried to improve the life of the Americans by introducing several laws.