In contrast to the Congressional Reconstruction plan, what was the focus of President Andrew Johnson's plan?

Question

A.
protecting of the rights of freedmen and freedwomen

B.
readmitting states to the Union as quickly as possible

C.
punishing the Southern states for starting the Civil War

D.
providing economic opportunities for African Americans

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

B. readmitting states to the Union as quickly as possible

President Andrew Johnson's plan for Reconstruction focused on rapidly bringing the Southern states back into the Union with relatively lenient terms, rather than prioritizing the protection of rights for freedmen and freedwomen or punishing the Southern states for their actions during the Civil War.