Please help!! Will mark brainliest

The answer is C. The Southern states were already protecting the rights of blacks after the civil war

Hope this will help!  Have a great day!! :)

abolish

do away with

unanimous

in complete agreement

secede

separate; break free

inauguration

starting a new position with a formal ceremony.

cooperationist

people who wanted the north to cooperate with the south

surrender

to give up

volunteer

perform a service for free

draft

involuntary service in military

retreat

withdraw; move away from enemy

advisor

expert who gives advice

explanation:

answer; larger numbers of minority;