Question

What was the main issue relating to Reconstruction that divided Republicans at the end of the Civil War? If you had been a member of Congress at the time, what type of plan for Reconstruction would you have supported and why?

Answer 1

All members could not agree on reconstruction.

Answer 2

The main issue relating to Reconstruction that divided republicans at the end of the civil war is because the moderate group wanted to bring the south back to the union. On the other hand, the radicals wanted a severe punishment for them.