Which statement best summarizes the goals of Radical Reconstruction?
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Correct answer: To rebuild the South under federal supervision while protecting freedpeople's rights
Radical Reconstruction sought to reshape Southern politics and protect African Americans' rights after slavery. It expanded federal power but faced fierce resistance from white supremacists and former Confederates.
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