Which of the following best describes the Radical Republicans? Select the TWO that apply.

Question

(2 points)
Responses

Sympathized with rebel army officers
Sympathized with rebel army officers

Took control after Lincoln's death
Took control after Lincoln's death

Punished the South after the Civil War
Punished the South after the Civil War

Removed martial law from the southern states

Answer 1

The two statements that best describe the Radical Republicans are:

1. Took control after Lincoln's death
2. Punished the South after the Civil War

The Radical Republicans aimed to impose harsh penalties on Southern states and were influential in shaping Reconstruction policies following the Civil War.