Question

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.

Answer 1

Republicans disagreed with President Johnson's Reconstruction Plan.

Explanation: Johnson’s lenient approach and willingness to allow Southern states to enact Black Codes angered the Radical Republicans in Congress, who wanted stronger protections for freedmen and stricter terms for readmission.