RECONSTRUCTION 1865 1877
RECONSTRUCTIONS EFFECTS ON AFRICAN AMERICANS
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Question
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Johnson and Southerners had similar plans for Reconstruction. Why did Congress not like their plans? (5-1.1)
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Johnson helped former slaves adjust to a free life and Congress did not like that.
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Johnson allowed Southern states to have Black Code, which limited former slaves’ rights.
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Johnson fully supported ending slavery, which was against Congress’ plan.
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -He formulated a lenient plan, based on Lincoln’s earlier 10% plan, to allow the Southern states to begin holding elections and sending representatives back to Washington.
Detailed explanation-2: -Leaders like Pennsylvania Representative Thaddeus Stevens and Massachusetts Senator Charles Sumner vigorously opposed Andrew Johnson’s lenient policies. A great political battle was about to unfold. Americans had long been suspicious of the federal government playing too large a role in the affairs of state.
Detailed explanation-3: -14. African Americans asked Congress for protection against what group? Why? KKK.
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