The Civil War remains to be one of the most important events and turning points in American history. Following the Civil War, came Reconstruction of the South; the North intervened once again after their defeat to rebuild the South. Many may argue the significance of Reconstruction, specifically the Radical Reconstruction. Was Radical Reconstruction really radical? Although progress was made and changes were put forth legally, the rep imbedded racism in the South stops the effectiveness of Radical Reconstruction. Through observations of the Slavery, the Civil War, the beginnings of Reconstruction, Presidential Reconstruction, and finally Radical Reconstruction, the title “Radical” might not appear to be so. The American Civil war began April 12th 1861, and ended on April 9th 1865. The victory of this war was the abolition of
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President Johnson was a a man born and raised in Tennessee, who had a deep prejudice towards African Americans. As soon as entering office, he supported the white South while doing close to nothing for the freed slaves. His favor towards the white South then radicalized ordinary white Republicans, therefore starting Radical Reconstruction. After winning most of the elections of 1866, the Radical Republicans acquired close to all control of policy in Congress. With the more moderate Republican friends, they also gained control of the House of Representatives and the Senate, which meant an abundant amount of say to override any vetoes by President Johnson. This was the beginning of Radical Reconstruction. During this time, the former slaves were inspired to have an outburst of political organization. Attending huge political meetings, the African Americans demanded equal citizenship. They demanded only the same rights as white men had and did not ask for anything more, but would not accept anything less. James D. Lynch was an important figure at the time who organized Republican meetings in the
President Johnson was a a man born and raised in Tennessee, who had a deep prejudice towards African Americans. As soon as entering office, he supported the white South while doing close to nothing for the freed slaves. His favor towards the white South then radicalized ordinary white Republicans, therefore starting Radical Reconstruction. After winning most of the elections of 1866, the Radical Republicans acquired close to all control of policy in Congress. With the more moderate Republican friends, they also gained control of the House of Representatives and the Senate, which meant an abundant amount of say to override any vetoes by President Johnson. This was the beginning of Radical Reconstruction. During this time, the former slaves were inspired to have an outburst of political organization. Attending huge political meetings, the African Americans demanded equal citizenship. They demanded only the same rights as white men had and did not ask for anything more, but would not accept anything less. James D. Lynch was an important figure at the time who organized Republican meetings in the