Who had the power of slave owners crushed during the Civil War?
Robert E. Lee
Thaddeus Stevens
Abraham Lincoln
Ulysses S. Grant
Answer
Thaddeus Stevens, a prominent Republican politician and leading Radical Republican, played a crucial role in diminishing the influence and power of slave owners during the American Civil War. As the chairman of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, he advocated for policies aimed at dismantling the institution of slavery and redistributing land to former slaves.
Legacy Unveiled: The Extraordinary Life of Thaddeus Stevens
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