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How did the Radical Republicans' approach to Reconstruction differ from Lincoln's?

A. Radical Republicans felt Lincoln's approach was too strong.
B. Radical Republicans wanted to imprison all Confederate soldiers.
C. Radical Republicans didn't want the South to rejoin the Union.
D. Radical Republicans felt Lincoln's approach wasn't strong enough.



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The Radical Republicans' approach to Reconstruction differed significantly from Lincoln's due to their emphasis on federal control, protection of freedpeople's rights, and stricter oversight measures.


Explanation:

The Radical Republicans' approach to Reconstruction differed from Lincoln's in several key ways.

  1. Radical Republicans wanted more federal control over the process of Reconstruction, believing that only Congress should determine the terms of readmission to the Union.
  2. Radical Republicans aimed to protect the rights of freedpeople and ensure that genuine Unionists controlled the Reconstruction process.
  3. Concerned about the South's unrepentant attitude, Radical Republicans passed important legislation like the First Reconstruction Act of March 1867 to establish military districts for better oversight.

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