Scenarios about 'radical republicans'
The Radical Republicans were a faction within the Republican Party during the American Civil War and Reconstruction era (1854-1877) who advocated for the abolition of slavery and equal rights for freed slaves. They pushed for aggressive policies toward the defeated South, including military occupation, harsh requirements for readmission to the Union, and constitutional amendments to secure civil rights for African Americans. Their influence shaped the post-war period and established the constitutional foundation for civil rights movements of the 20th century.
What If Reconstruction Was More Successful?
Exploring the alternate timeline where post-Civil War Reconstruction in the United States achieved its goals of racial equality, lasting political transformation, and economic integration of formerly enslaved people.