The Civil War and Reconstruction years were fraught with executive and legislative conflict. Those in Congress who remained once seats were vacated by secessionist states enjoyed an unprecedented level of power. The Radicals among them (Sumner, Wade, Davis, and Stevens, to name a few) saw the opportunity to effect real, or radical, change in the country—particularly in reconstructing Southern states. Read these articles about two of the most prominent Radicals and their relationships with President Lincoln. Then, using what you have learned in the lesson, briefly discuss Radical Republicans' characteristics and their roles in advancing rights for Black Americans. THIS IS A PLATO QUESTION LET ME KNOW IF ANYONE HAS THE ANSWER AND WILL GIVE BRAINIEST