Radical republicans had two main goals. First, they wanted to break the power of wealthy planters, who had long ruled the south. Second, they wanted to ensure that freedom received the right to vote. They used legislative reforms, or changes in laws, to achieve their goals… What was the purpose for this? (select two)

Question

Radical republicans had two main goals. First, they wanted to break the power of wealthy planters, who had long ruled the south. Second, they wanted to ensure that freedom received the right to vote. They used legislative reforms, or changes in laws, to achieve their goals… What was the purpose for this? (select two)

a. Developing a speedy process to readmit southern states.
b. To ensure voters would remain loyal to the union.
d. Working working to ratify the 14th amendment.

Answer 1

b. To ensure voters would remain loyal to the union.

d. Working to ratify the 14th amendment.