Question

What was the biggest fear of the Radicals concerning presidential reconstruction? Southerners would regain control of Congress. Soldiers would not repay the war debts. The congress would not approve new amendments. Blacks would not gain rights.

Answer 1

Blacks would not gain rights.

Step-by-step explanation:

The radical republicans argued that the blacks deserved the same political rights and privileges as held by their white counterparts. Though there was always concern about the role of the federal government played in state affairs but the period of reconstruction needed direct intervention as claimed by the radicals. They also claimed the confederate officials should be prosecuted for their Civil War actions. And called for the amendments to guarantee the new privileges to the blacks.