The Radical Republicans were a faction of American Politicians who wanted to destroy slavery without a compromise. The Radical Republicans gained complete control over policymaking in congress. This allowed them to override vetoes from president Andrew Johnson. The Radical Reconstruction had 2 main acts, the first act was the military act which divided the secessionist states into 5 military districts to protect slaves. The second act placed union troops in charge of voter registration. The reconstruction didn't have much effect on blacks at the time.
Andrew Johnson, 17th U.S. president that was impeached.
Edwin M. Stanton, secretary of war.
Ulysses S. Grant, 18th president who replaced Johnson.
Charles Sumner on the Radical Reconstruction.
Members of the Radical Reconstruction.
Article cover about the Reconstruction.
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