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What were the differences among the conservative, radical, and moderate factions of the Republican Party during Reconstruction

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Conservatives: ((Didn't want equal rights for the Slaves. Wanted to punish the South.))
Radicals: ((Wanted to remake the South in the Norths image. Land redistribution to make former slaves independent.))
Moderates: ((Oppose harsh punishments, bring back states into the Union as swiftly as possible.))
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