How did the Republican Congress feel about Andrew Johnson’s political decisions in the wake of President Lincoln’s assassination?

Question

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Responses

Johnson was too lenient on the Confederate leaders.

Johnson’s political decisions were too quick after Lincoln’s death.

Johnson’s decision to approve new southern state governments was too slow.

Johnson was too harsh and demanding about ratifying the Thirteenth Amendment.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Johnson was too lenient on the Confederate leaders.

After Lincoln's assassination, many Republicans in Congress felt that Johnson's approach towards the southern states and their leaders was too lenient, fearing it would undermine the progress of Reconstruction and the protection of the rights of freed slaves.