Question 9 • (AG Q4) American History 8: 25-26 (AHostetler)
The Radical Republicans supported federal action to protect the rights of African Americans during Reconstruction, including efforts to curb racial violence. The Southern Democrats, Red Shirts, and Knights of the White Camellia generally opposed Reconstruction or used intimidation and violence to maintain white political control. Therefore, the Radical Republicans worked to stop violence against African Americans.
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