Question

After the Civil War, a major goal of the Radical Republicans in Congress was to

A) gain voting rights for the newly freed slaves
B) restore the white plantation owners to power in the south
C) support the policies of president Andrew Johnson
D) rebuild the farms and factories of the northeast

Answer 1

A) gain voting rights for the newly freed slaves

Step-by-step explanation:

The Radical Republicans were a faction of the Republican Party that supported more radical measures to promote equality and civil rights for African Americans, including the abolition of slavery and the extension of voting rights to all citizens. They opposed the policies of President Andrew Johnson, who sought to restore the white plantation owners to power in the South, and pushed for legislation that would protect the rights of the newly freed slaves and prevent the return of the Confederacy. The Radical Republicans' goal of gaining voting rights for the newly freed slaves was a key part of their efforts to promote equality and justice in the post-war United States.