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Reconstruction had absolutely nothing to do with rebuilding Southern infrastructure that was destroyed primarily by the North. Reconstruction and the goal of the radical republicans was to re-build the political male-up of the South to "look like" the north.

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to limit the power of African Americans and radical republicans. they wanted (white) democrats to be in charge of the south, so to speak :)

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Guaranteeing all African American males the right to vote. - Apex

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Q: What was the main goal of the Radical Republicans who served in Congress during Reconstruction?
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What were the political parties during reconstruction?

Democrats and Ex Confederate, Moderate Republicans, and Radical Republicans


What was the conflict during the radical reconstruction?

the conflict was between Jonhson and the republicans


Radical republicans passed a series of laws designed to?

Radical Republicans rewrote the Reconstruction and Force acts. These were to block blacks from being allowed to vote during elections.


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Charles Sumner and Thaddeus Stevens


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Andrew Johnson, because he vetoed bills passed by radical Republicans during the Reconstruction Era.


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The North and South should take equal responsibility for causing the Civil War


What was the belief during the reconstruction of the radical republicans?

The North and South should take equal responsibility for causing the Civil War


Republicans in congress easily overrode johnsons vetoes and took charge of reconstruction during?

restoration


Whose plan of reconstruction was based upon a desire to punish southern states for causing bloodshed and suffering during the war?

President Andrew Johnson plan of reconstruction was based upon a desire to punish the southern states for causing so much bloodshed and suffering during the war The radical Republicans who had the majority in the Congress.


What were the goals of the Radical Republicans during Reconstruction?

Radical Republicans wanted equal rights for freedmen (freed black slaves) and they also wanted a tougher stance against the south.


During the period know as Republicans in congress eaily overode johns's vetoes and took charge of reconstruction?

The Restoration, I believe.


Who were the ultra radical Republicans?

Much of Lincoln's plan for Reconstruction came from a group of Congressmen from his own party. The group, known as the Radical Republicans, believed that the Civil War had been fought over the moral issue of slavery. The Radicals insisted that the main goal of Reconstruction should be a total restructuring of society to guarantee black people true equality.