The conflict erupted between President Johnson and Congress primarily because Republicans disagreed with President Johnson's Reconstruction Plan. Johnson's approach was viewed as too lenient towards the Southern states, whereas many Republicans, particularly the Radical Republicans, favored a more stringent approach that would better protect the rights of freed slaves and prevent Southern states from rapidly regaining power without significant reforms. This fundamental disagreement on how to handle Reconstruction after Lincoln's assassination led to significant tensions and conflict between the executive and legislative branches.
Why did conflict erupt between President Johnson and Congress after Lincoln’s assassination?(1 point) Responses Southern Congressmen agreed with President Johnson's Radical Reconstruction Plan. Southern Congressmen agreed with President Johnson's Radical Reconstruction Plan. Republicans disagreed with President Johnson's Reconstruction Plan. Republicans disagreed with President Johnson's Reconstruction Plan. Southern conservatives enacted the black codes against Congress’ wishes. Southern conservatives enacted the black codes against Congress’ wishes. Neither Congress nor the President wanted a Joint Committee on Reconstruction to dictate the plan
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