Question

question 4 of 10
which political figure was a leader of the radical republicans in congress?

a. abraham lincoln

b. preston brooks

c. thaddeus stevens

d. andrew johnson

Explanation:

To determine the leader of the Radical Republicans in Congress, we analyze each option:

• Abraham Lincoln (A) was a Republican president but not the leader of Radical Republicans in Congress.
• Preston Brooks (B) was a pro - slavery Democrat, not associated with Radical Republicans.
• Thaddeus Stevens (C) was a prominent leader of the Radical Republicans in Congress, advocating for strict Reconstruction and civil rights for freed slaves.
• Andrew Johnson (D) was a Democrat who became president after Lincoln's assassination and clashed with Radical Republicans.

Answer:

C. Thaddeus Stevens