How did the Republican Congress feel about Andrew Johnson’s political decisions in the wake of President Lincoln’s assassination? (1 point) Responses Johnson was too lenient on the Confederate leaders. Johnson was too lenient on the Confederate leaders. Johnson’s political decisions were too quick after Lincoln’s death. Johnson’s political decisions were too quick after Lincoln’s death. Johnson’s decision to approve new southern state governments was too slow. Johnson’s decision to approve new southern state governments was too slow. Johnson was too harsh and demanding about ratifying the Thirteenth Amendment. GET THE RIGHT ANSWER
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The correct response is: Johnson was too lenient on the Confederate leaders.
Following Lincoln's assassination, Congress, particularly the Republican majority, felt that Andrew Johnson's approach to Reconstruction was too lenient toward the former Confederate states and their leaders. This tension ultimately led to significant conflict between Johnson and Congress.
