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How did Johnson's Reconstruction plan differ from that of Congress?
Congress wanted to eliminate the Black Codes, while Johnson did not
Why did Republicans in Congress dislike Johnson's Reconstruction plan?
Because Andrew Johnson wanted easy terms for the south but the congress wanted to punish the south.
How was president Johnson's reconstruction plan similar and different from president Lincoln ten percent plan?
well president Lincoln wanted to end slavery but on the other hand president Johnson wanted to keep it.
Who wanted to punish the Confederate states during Reconstruction?
Andrew Johnson wanted to punish the Southerners during Reconstruction. However, Lincoln was against this tactic and chose a more diplomatic approach.
How did the presidential and congressional battle for control of Reconstruction in the South affect newly freed blacks?
President Johnson was a (southern) democrat while Congress was Republican. The difference in views got in the way, and there were many disagreements. Johnson vetoed a lot of bills (that congress wanted to pass) which would have helped the African Americans gain rights and freedom. Johnson was not for reconstruction and he didn't want to free the slaves. This is one reason why Johnson was impeached-because congress strongly disliked him.
Did The Congress wanted to impeach President Johnson?
Yes, the Congress wanted to impeach President Andrew Johnson. In 1868, the House of Representatives voted to impeach Johnson on charges of violating the Tenure of Office Act. However, he was acquitted by the Senate and remained in office.
What was the attitude of President Johnson toward the Reconstruction of the South?
He wanted to allow the South to have a major role in deciding policies. He wanted a moderate policy toward the South. He wanted to wait to pass laws until Southerners had been seated in Congress.
Was Andrew Johnson a Radical Republican?
No. Andrew Johnson was a Democrat who had run for election as President Lincoln's Vice-President on the National Union ticket. The Radical Republicans wanted drastic changes in the South during Reconstruction; Johnson was more sympathetic to the South, and wanted to reunite them with the Union immediately and unconditionally.
What was president Johnson's Reconstruction plan?
President Andrew Johnson's plan for Reconstruction was three fold. First, he wanted the Southern states to be reinstated to the Union quickly and with little backlash. He wanted the Southern political power to be given to the common workers instead of back to the rich planters. Finally, he intended to be elected President outright.
How were President Lyndon Johonson and the Congress different in their goals?
Johnson wanted their support for his Vietnam War Policy.
Who did Andrew Johnson believe should be in charge of reconstruction?
He Beleaved that the President should be in charge, becasue they wanted to get things done faster
Which people or groups wanted Reconstruction policy to be the most forgiving for the former confederate states?
President Andrew Johnson wanted the Reconstruction policy to be more forgiving to the former confederate states. Members of the Republican party did not like this.
