Question

Which of the following was a reason Radical Republicans sought harsh punishments against the former Confederate states?

They considered the practice of slavery to be a crime.
They believed sharecropping was unconstitutional.
They thought it was the quickest route to reunification.
They wanted to industrialize the Southern economy.

Answer 1

It could be said that option A (they considered the practice of slavery to be a crime) was a reason for Radical Republicans to look for punishments against the former Confederate states. They led efforts to establish civil rights for former slaves and fully emancipation.