Multiple Choice Question

Question

In contrast to the Congressional Reconstruction plan, what was the focus of President Andrew Johnson's plan?

A.
protecting of the rights of freedmen and freedwomen

B.
readmitting states to the Union as quickly as possible

C.
punishing the Southern states for starting the Civil War

D.
providing economic opportunities for African Americans

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

B. readmitting states to the Union as quickly as possible

President Andrew Johnson's plan for Reconstruction primarily focused on quickly bringing the Southern states back into the Union with minimal requirements, unlike the more stringent measures proposed by Congressional Reconstruction.