Question

what motivated radical republicans to demand strict punishments for the former confederate states? (8.1) they believed the southern confederates were blameless. they thought harsh measures would speed up national reunification. they wanted to transform the souths economy through industrialization. they saw slavery as a criminal act.

Explanation:

Radical Republicans saw slavery as a moral evil and a criminal - like institution that the former Confederate states were involved in. They believed the Confederates were responsible for the war and its consequences due to their support of slavery. This led them to demand strict punishments for the former Confederate states.

Answer:

They saw slavery as a criminal act.