Radical Republicans had two main goals. First, they wanted to break the power of wealthy planters who had

Question

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)
O 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

The purpose of the Radical Republicans in their efforts to break the power of wealthy planters and ensure that freedmen received the right to vote was primarily focused on:

1. Working to ratify the Fourteenth Amendment - This amendment was crucial for granting citizenship and equal protection under the law to all persons, particularly freedmen.

2. To ensure voters would remain loyal to the Union - By enfranchising freedmen and diminishing the power of former Confederates, they aimed to create a political environment in the South that was supportive of the Union and less dominated by those who had supported secession.

These two points reflect their broader goals of integrating freedmen into the political system and restructuring Southern society to support equality and loyalty to the Union.