1. the end of the civil war resulted in a significant rise in political power for which of these groups? . a-northern african americans. b-whig abolitionists . c-radical republicans. d-northern democrats. 2.which of these was a direct consequence of the civil war? . a-the disintegration of the whig party. b-the addition of new states to the union. c-the use of popular sovereignty to decide the issue of slavery. d-the extension of voting rights to african american men