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Why did conflict erupt between President Johnson and Congress after Lincoln’s assassination?

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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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Republicans disagreed with President Johnson's Reconstruction Plan.

They wanted tougher measures and protections for freedmen and more Congressional control over Reconstruction, while Johnson favored leniency toward the South.