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The Radical Republicans were a faction within the Republican Party during the Reconstruction era following the American Civil War. They advocated for the abolition of slavery and sought to impose strict measures on the Southern states to ensure civil rights and equality for freed slaves. Key figures included Thaddeus Stevens and Charles Sumner, who pushed for significant social and political reforms. Their efforts often put them at odds with more moderate Republicans and President Andrew Johnson, leading to significant political conflicts during the Reconstruction period.

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