The civil war and reconstruction years were fraught with executive and legislative conflict. those in congress who remained once seats were vacated by secessionist states enjoyed an unprecedented level of power. the radicals among them (sumner, wade, davis, and stevens to name a few) saw the opportunity to effect real, or radical, change in the country—particularly in reconstructing southern states. read these articles about two of the most prominent radicals and their relationships with president lincoln. then, using what you have learned in the lesson, briefly discuss radical republicans' characteristics and their roles in advancing rights for black americans.

The radical Republicans had important roles in the advancing of rights for black Americans.

The radicals were a faction of the Republican party. These Radicals had its ups and downs in their relationship with President Lincoln, and found the case to demand the abolition of slavery.

Among the main Radical figures of the Party were Thaddeus Stevenson, Charles Summer, and Benjamin Wade.

President Lincoln's answer to the Radical's demand on the abolition of slavery was not accepted at the very beginning for one simple reason: States like Kentucky, Missouri, and Delaware -that supported slavery- would have considered joining the Confederacy.

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