Read the following excerpt from a presidential proclamation issued in 1865 and answer the question below.
i, andrew johnson, president of the united states, . . hereby grant and assure to all white persons who have, directly or indirectly, participated in the existing rebellion, except as hereinafter excepted, a full pardon, but upon the condition, nevertheless, that every such person will . . take and subscribe the following oath . .
source: library of congress
why did radical republicans disagree with this proclamation?
a. they were interested in a quick reunification of the nation.
b. they were opposed to the reconstruction amendments.
c. they wanted to punish former confederates.
d. they supported the legality of secession.