Radical Republicans
• Were in favor of the 13th amendment
• Criticized Lincoln
•Believed the South should've been puished harder
Moderate Republicans
• Favored just ending the war than freeing slaves
• Became pragmists due to Lincoln
Democrats
• Favored letting states decided slavery laws
• Saw the amendment as a threat to the 'spirit' of the constitution
• Both were on President Abraham Lincoln's side
• Both were concerned about the status of the constitution
• Believed the amendment went too far in promoting black liberty
• All wanted the Civil War to end
