Question

1 sentence each
3. Briefly outline the principals of the different Reconstruction plans.
a. Abraham Lincoln’s

b. Andrew Johnson’s


c. Radical Republican’s

Answer 1

a. Abraham Lincoln's Reconstruction plan aimed for a lenient approach, emphasizing rapid reintegration of Southern states by allowing them to rejoin the Union when 10% of their voters took an oath of allegiance.

b. Andrew Johnson's plan mirrored Lincoln's leniency but was criticized for allowing Southern states to enact Black Codes that restricted the rights of freedmen, reflecting his sympathy towards Southern whites.

c. The Radical Republican's plan sought to impose stricter requirements for Southern states to rejoin the Union, including military oversight and the guarantee of civil rights for freedmen, in order to ensure lasting changes and equality.