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 freedmen received the right to vote. they used legislative reforms, or changes in laws, to achieve their goals... what was their purpose for this (select two) (2 points)
developing a speedy process to readmit southern states
to ensure voters would remain loyal to the union
working to ratify the fourteenth amendment
- breaking the power of wealthy planters in the South
- ensuring freedmen received the right to vote
Which of the following best accounts for the number of southern votes cast for Johnson’s impeachment?(1 point)
Responses
Southern states only had voting rights in the House of Representatives
Southern states only had voting rights in the House of Representatives
Only a few southern representatives were Democrats.
Only a few southern representatives were Democrats.
Only a few southern states have been readmitted to the Union.