Question

Which statement describes the attitude of the "Radical Republicans" following the Civil War?

Answer 1

I think the answer is B. The southern states have been conquered and should be punished for their actions.

Answer 2

The correct answer is B) "The Southern states have been conquered and should be punished for their actions."

The Radical Republicans consisted of mainly Northern politicians who felt that the blame for the Civil War should be placed on the South. They felt that the South's secession from the Union and their reaction to the Election of 1860 caused significant problems in American society. This is why Radical Republicans want to punish the South for their actions. They want to ensure that these states will never secede or start another conflict like the Civil War again.