Question

which of these was a main goal of the Radical Republicans?

Answer 1

The faction of the Republican party opposed to slavery starting in 1854 called themselves Radical. They gained power more after the civil war. The made sure all the anti-slavery amendments passed, set up the Freedman's Bureau and wanted to punish all former Confederates. They were the civil rights champions from 1854 until the end of Reconstruction in 1877.

Answer 2

redistributing plantation lands to former slaves - study island