radical republicans had two main goals. first, they wanted to break the power of wealthy planters who had long ruled the south. second, they wanted to ensure that freedmen received the right to vote. they used legislative reforms, or changes in laws, to achieve their goals... what was their purpose for this (select two) (2 points)

Question

developing a speedy process to readmit southern states

to ensure voters would remain loyal to the union

working to ratify the fourteenth amendment

Answer 1

- breaking the power of wealthy planters in the South
- ensuring freedmen received the right to vote

Answer 2

Which of the following best accounts for the number of southern votes cast for Johnson’s impeachment?(1 point)
Responses

Southern states only had voting rights in the House of Representatives
Southern states only had voting rights in the House of Representatives

Only a few southern representatives were Democrats.
Only a few southern representatives were Democrats.

Only a few southern states have been readmitted to the Union.

Answer 3

Only a few southern representatives were Democrats.