What was the primary goal of the Radical Republicans’ reform programs?

Question

1. to prevent freed slaves from owning land after the Civil War
2. to establish equality under the law for freed African Americans
3. to recognize outstanding military leaders of the Confederacy
4. to restore white southern representation in Congress

Answer 1

The primary goal of the Radical Republicans’ reform programs was 2. to establish equality under the law for freed African Americans. The Radical Republicans aimed to ensure that freed slaves had equal rights and protections under the law, including the right to vote, and sought to implement various reforms to support this goal following the Civil War.