a) This essay compares and contrasts the different factions of the Republican party in America after the Civil War.
b) The first part addresses the role of a Radical Republican Senator and argues their position during Reconstruction. How did they handle the challenges of rebuilding the U.S.? The second goal is to assume the role of a moderate Republican and argue their position on the same issues. How did these moderates handle the challenges of Reconstruction? Finally, did Reconstruction fail? If so, what caused that failure?