Question

15- which statement best summarizes radical republicans strategy for reforming the south?
a. give southern leaders the freedom to implement the laws as they see fit.
b. compromise with southern leaders, but be firm.
c. pass federal laws that force changes on southern society.
d. threaten the south with another war if it refuses to change.
16- active resistance is...
a. overt, possibly physical resistance—running away, setting fires, violent revolt.
b. covert resistance—breaking tools, feigning illness, sabotaging production.
c. obvious and successful resistance.
d. secretive and successful resistance.
17- what is the main topic addressed in the reconstruction/civil war amendments?
a. taxes
b. slavery
c. the president
d. the civil war

Explanation:

For question 15: Radical Republicans were known for taking a more aggressive approach during Reconstruction. They wanted to ensure significant changes in the South, which often involved using federal power. Option c reflects this as passing federal laws to force changes aligns with their strategy.
For question 16: Active resistance typically refers to overt, possibly physical forms of resistance. Option a correctly describes this with examples like running away, setting fires, and violent revolt. Option b is more about covert resistance.
For question 17: The Reconstruction/Civil War Amendments (13th, 14th, 15th) mainly addressed slavery (13th Amendment abolished slavery), citizenship and equal protection (14th Amendment), and voting rights (15th Amendment). So option b is correct.

Answer:

1. C. Pass federal laws that force changes on Southern society.
2. A. overt, possibly physical resistance—running away, setting fires, violent revolt.
3. B. slavery.