Question

Which statement best describes President Johnson’s plan for Reconstruction?
Johnson’s plan angered Democrats in Congress.
Johnson’s plan was not as tough as Lincoln’s plan.
Johnson’s plan prohibited pardons for Confederates.
Johnson’s plan was similar to Lincoln’s plan, but stricter.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes President Johnson’s plan for Reconstruction is: **Johnson’s plan was not as tough as Lincoln’s plan.**

President Johnson's approach was generally more lenient towards the South compared to Lincoln's more moderate but still structured plan. Johnson granted pardons to many former Confederates and allowed Southern states to reestablish their governments with fewer restrictions, which led to tensions with Congress and Radical Republicans who sought more stringent measures for Reconstruction.