RECONSTRUCTION 1865 1877
PRESIDENT LINCOLNS LEGACY
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Question
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The Radical Republicans
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Wanted to punish the South for secession and the war
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Were only a minority group in Congress
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Wanted to protect the civil and political rights of blacks
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All of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Radicals were known for their opposition to slavery, their efforts to ensure emancipation and civil rights for Blacks, and their strong opinions on post-war Reconstruction. They were also critical towards many policies of both President Abraham Lincoln and his successor, Andrew Johnson.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Radical Republicans (later also known as “Stalwarts") were a faction within the Republican Party originating from the party’s founding in 1854-some six years before the Civil War-until the Compromise of 1877, which effectively ended Reconstruction.
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