Lincoln's Plan for Reconstruction

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What approach did President Andrew Johnson take immediately after Lincoln's assassination?

Radical Reconstruction

Moderate Reconstruction

Presidential Reconstruction (correct)

Legislative Reconstruction

Which group of individuals were enraged by President Johnson's expansion of Lincoln's plan?

Democratic Party

Conservative Democrats

Radical Republicans (correct)

Moderate Republicans

What was the cornerstone of Radical Republican efforts during Reconstruction?

Political equality for Black citizens (correct)

Enforcement of strict immigration laws

Removal of all Southern states from the Union

Economic benefits for Southern planters

When was the battle between Presidential Reconstruction and Radical Reconstruction finally settled?

Election of 1866 Signup and view all the answers

What did the election of 1866 allow the Radical Republicans to do?

Overcome a presidential veto Signup and view all the answers

Which Reconstruction approach was dominant after the election of 1866?

Radical Reconstruction Signup and view all the answers

'The election of 1866 ushered in a new period of the Reconstruction-era' - What did this signify for Radical Republicans?

They gained power to shape the future of the Reconstruction-era Signup and view all the answers

'President Johnson expanded on some unpopular provisions of Lincoln's plan' - How did this affect his relationship with Radical Republicans?

$They became enraged$ Signup and view all the answers

What was President Andrew Johnson's approach to Reconstruction after Lincoln's assassination?

Presidential Reconstruction Signup and view all the answers

Which group of politicians did President Johnson enrage by expanding on Lincoln's Reconstruction plan?

Radical Republicans Signup and view all the answers

What did Radical Republicans prioritize in their efforts during Reconstruction?

Political equality for Black citizens Signup and view all the answers

What event allowed Radical Republicans to overcome a presidential veto and shape the future of the Reconstruction-era?

Election of 1866 Signup and view all the answers

Which approach to Reconstruction became dominant after the election of 1866?

Radical Reconstruction Signup and view all the answers

How did President Johnson's expansion on Lincoln's plan impact his relationship with Radical Republicans?

It enraged them Signup and view all the answers

What marked the beginning of a new period in the Reconstruction-era after the election of 1866?

'Radical Republicans' majority in Congress Signup and view all the answers

'Political equality for Black citizens' was a central focus for which group during Reconstruction?

'Radical Republicans' Signup and view all the answers

'Radical Reconstruction' aimed at achieving what for Black citizens?

'Voting rights' Signup and view all the answers

'Legislative Reconstruction' differed from 'Radical Reconstruction' in its emphasis on:

'Federal intervention' Signup and view all the answers