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After the 1866 election, who took control of Reconstruction away from Johnson?

  • Moderate Republicans

  • Whig Party

  • Radical Republicans

  • Democratic Party

Answer

Radical Republicans, a group within the Republican Party, gained control of Reconstruction after the 1866 election. They advocated for a more active and transformative approach to Reconstruction, seeking to protect the rights of former slaves and reshape the political and social landscape of the South.
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