Asked by Cesar Estrada on Apr 25, 2024
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What was the goal of the radical Republicans?
A) to keep southern society the way it was
B) to curtail black voting rights
C) to make sure there were strict conditions placed on the South's re-admittance to the Union
D) to allow Southerners "self-reconstruction"
Radical Republicans
A faction within the U.S. Republican Party in the 19th century that advocated for the total abolition of slavery, equal rights for freed slaves, and harsh reconstruction policies for the Southern states.
Re-Admittance
The process or act of allowing someone or something that was previously removed or excluded to return or be part of a group or institution again.
- Grasp the motivations and goals of the Radical Republicans during Reconstruction.
Verified Answer
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Monroe FieldsApr 27, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The radical Republicans aimed to ensure that the South faced strict conditions for re-admittance to the Union after the Civil War, focusing on the protection of freed slaves' rights and the restructuring of Southern society.
Learning Objectives
- Grasp the motivations and goals of the Radical Republicans during Reconstruction.