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The Congressional elections of 1866 put Radical Republicans in control of Congress. They set up a free labor economy using the military and the Freedmenâ??s Bureau. Rights of freed slaves were protected, labor contracts were negotiated, schools were set up to make the transition from slave to citizen easier. Many teachers, missionaries, business and politicians came to the south to help run things as well, they were derisively called â??Carpetbaggersâ?? by disgruntled southerners.
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What was the nickname of the radical citizens of France who gradually took over control of the revolution?
The Montanards.
Does vanzetti's statement support or refute the perception that he is a dangerous radical?
Whom or what does Vanzetti blame for his conviction? Does Vanzetti's statement support or refute the perception that he is a dangerous radical? He sounds like he's sorry for himself, but he knows that he would do it all over again if he had the chance.
What changes did radical revolutionaries make when they took over the French government?
It ended the monarchy, made France a republic and wrote another new constitution.
What were advantages the Bessemer process had over iron?
Iron must be Smelted in Oxygen free Furnace or Iron Oxide, Rust, is the Result.
How will people be affected by the Three Gorrges Dam?
Over 11 million relocated from the region, throughout the history of the Three Gorges Dam project. Government reasoning for this process is regional over population and a down turned industry.
How did the moderate and radical republicans in congress disagree over African American rights?
They blamed the problem on Andrew Johnson's Reconstruction policies
Who were the ultra radical Republicans?
Much of Lincoln's plan for Reconstruction came from a group of Congressmen from his own party. The group, known as the Radical Republicans, believed that the Civil War had been fought over the moral issue of slavery. The Radicals insisted that the main goal of Reconstruction should be a total restructuring of society to guarantee black people true equality.
What was the term used in rebuilding the south after the civil war?
It was called "Reconstruction." There were continuing disputes between northern Republicans, and the efforts by Southerners to maintain control over the freed slaves led to "Radical Reconstruction" in which the Southern states were placed under military governorships.
How did Radical Republicans gain control of ReconstructionEra politics?
Following the US Civil War, the radical wing of the Republican Party retained the control over the US Congress they had when the war began. After the war, the Democrats and moderate Republicans were not united in any meaningful fashion. This left the radicals to put forth their own agenda concerning Reconstruction Era policies in the South.
How and why did Republicans in Congress take control of Reconstruction?
Members of the Congress called Radical Republicans vowed to take control of Reconstruction. Republicans were able to take control of Reconstruction because they had a solid majority - southern Democrats couldn't vote and northern Democrats had lost credibility (they were considered to be pro-Confederacy or, at least, in favor of settling the war vs. winning it). They did so out of profound philosophical differences with President Andrew Johnson over treatment of the former Confederate states and the newly-freed slaves.
Why did republicans in congress attempt to impeach president Andrew Johnson?
they disagreed over plans for reconstruction.
What happened when president vetoed radical reconstruction laws?
congress passed the acts over his veto
What effect did Lincoln's assassination have on reconstruction?
Abraham Lincoln first of all was not a Radical Republican. He did desperately want to free and get rid of slavery in America, but he did not want to do it quick. He wanted to show forgiveness to the South. If he didn't, the South would most likely get agitated and cause a rebellion. Lincoln's first step was to readmit the Southern states to the Union. But the only way they could do that was if at least ten percent of voters from each state pledged their legience to the Union. Most of the republicans agreed with lincoln's plan. They thought of it as a quicker and more peaceful solution to end the war. But after Lincoln's assasination, most of the Radical Republicans took over Congress and caused more hatred between both the North and South. The Radical Republicans almost immediately passed the 13th ammendment that abrogated slavery and the 14th ammendment that gave black people their rights.
Which statement best characterizes the political climate in Washington d.c with the regard to reconstruction following the civil war?
The political climate in Washington, D.C. during Reconstruction was marked by fierce debates over issues such as civil rights, citizenship, and integration of newly freed slaves into society. Radical Republicans pushed for more aggressive measures to protect the rights of African Americans, while conservative Democrats sought to limit federal intervention in the South. This contentious atmosphere ultimately led to the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson and the passage of the Reconstruction amendments.
What was not a primary motivation for Republicans to promote Congressional Reconstruction over those policies proposed by Lincoln and Johnson?
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How did the moderate and radical republicans in congress disagree over African American civil rights?
Moderate Republicans believed in gradual and limited civil rights reforms for African Americans, such as the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and the 14th Amendment. Radical Republicans, on the other hand, advocated for more comprehensive and immediate civil rights protections for African Americans, including voting rights and land distribution. They clashed over these differing approaches, with radicals pushing for more aggressive legislation and actions to secure equality for African Americans.
What happened when president Johnson refused to sign radical reconstruction laws?
Congress passed the acts over his veto. (APEX)
