why was president johnson's attempt at reconstruction unsuccessful?

a.it was to harsh for the radical republicans
b.it made reconstruction a very lengthy process
c.it allowed confederate leaders to maintain power
d.it excluded southern representatives from congress

i'm arguing with myself between b and c, iv'e checked my textbook and can't really get a clear answer. i know its not a or d tho.

4 answers

I vote for C.
Perhaps this will help:

http://
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reconstruction_era
They 1 i asked u earlier and this one were both right! yay! thx!