What party faction did Thaddeus Stevens lead in the 1860s?
Whig Faction
Democratic Faction
Know-Nothing Faction
Radical Republican Faction
Answer
The Radical Republican faction, led by Thaddeus Stevens in the 1860s, advocated for the complete abolition of slavery and equal rights for African Americans. They played a crucial role in shaping the Reconstruction policies during and after the Civil War, pushing for radical measures such as the confiscation of Confederate property and the redistribution of land to freedmen.
Legacy Unveiled: The Extraordinary Life of Thaddeus Stevens
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