The Radical Republicans believed blacks were entitled to the same political rights and opportunities as whites. They also believed that the Confederate leaders should be punished for their roles in the Civil War.
The unification was thorough fought by major European powers who feared a change in balance of power in the region.
<span>Prussia fought with
Denmark, Austria and France, which also played significant roles in the
unification of the German states. The states of Italy were under the auspices of Austrians, who would go to any length to avoid a unified Italy.</span>
