Which three of the following groups supported Radical Reconstruction? Choose the three that apply.

Question

(9 points)
Responses

businesspeople interested in rebuilding

newly freed African Americans

rich, white landowners

scalawags

Answer 1

The three groups that supported Radical Reconstruction are:

1. Newly freed African Americans - They played a crucial role in advocating for their rights and participating in the political process.
2. Scalawags - This term refers to Southern whites who supported Reconstruction and the Republican Party, often in opposition to the conservative white Democrats.
3. Businesspeople interested in rebuilding - Many businesspeople saw Reconstruction as an opportunity to invest in the South and promote economic growth and modernization.

Rich, white landowners generally opposed Radical Reconstruction, as it threatened their social and economic power.