A major difference between Johnson's Reconstruction plan and Congress' plan was their approach to granting political rights to freed slaves. Johnson's plan mainly focused on restoring political power to former Confederate leaders, while Congress' plan, known as Radical Reconstruction, aimed at protecting the civil and political rights of freed slaves through legislation like the Civil Rights Act and the Fourteenth Amendment. Additionally, Congress' plan was much more aggressive in terms of government intervention in the Southern states than Johnson's more lenient and forgiving approach.
congress overturned johnsons vetoes on major reconstruction legislation
congress overturned johnsons vetoes on major reconstruction legislation
restoration
Johnson's policies went against the wishes and plans of Congress.
It was hurtful to the poor African Americans who were free.
no
Jamehl Wiley
Carpetbaggers and scalawags gained the most from reconstruction.
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Lincoln's and Johnsons reconstruction plans both focused on pardoning the confedrate states and restoring the union quickly.
The states in the South had to ratify the Thirteenth Amendment.
they overided it