They had to swear an oath of loyalty.
They had to swear an oath of loyalty.
They had to swear an oath of loyalty.
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Amnesty Act of 1872
Allowed most former Confederates to hold public office.
Under Lincoln's plan for Reconstruction, former Confederates could obtain amnesty by taking an oath of loyalty to the Union and accepting the end of slavery. The plan offered a relatively lenient approach, allowing those who pledged loyalty to regain their civil rights and participate in rebuilding the nation. However, this amnesty was not extended to high-ranking Confederate officials or military leaders, who were required to seek special pardons from the President. Lincoln aimed to encourage reconciliation and reintegration while ensuring the Union's stability.
President Andrew Johnson granted amnesty to former Confederates to promote national reconciliation and facilitate the Reconstruction process following the Civil War. By offering forgiveness and restoring their political rights, he aimed to encourage former Confederates to reintegrate into the Union and support the rebuilding of the South. Johnson believed that this approach would help heal the nation's divisions and stabilize the region more quickly. However, his lenient policies faced criticism from Radical Republicans, who sought stricter measures for former Confederates.
The Amnesty Act opened the doors for the ex confederates to be allowed to vote, which then gave the power to Democrats
The Amnesty Act of 1872 restored voting rights and political eligibility to most former Confederates in the South. This led to the reintegration of former Confederates into Southern politics and allowed them to regain political influence. As a result, Democrats, who largely represented white Southerners, gained power in the region, leading to the end of Reconstruction and the establishment of white supremacy in Southern politics.
December 8: President Lincoln announces the Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction. It offers pardon and restoration of property -- except slaves -- to Confederates who swear allegiance to the Union and agree to accept emancipation. Known as the 10 Percent Plan, it requires only 10% of a former Confederate state's voters to pledge the oath before the state can begin the process of readmission into the Union. Hopefully this helps, I don't own this,
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December 8: President Lincoln announces the Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction. It offers pardon and restoration of property -- except slaves -- to Confederates who swear allegiance to the Union and agree to accept emancipation. Known as the 10 Percent Plan, it requires only 10% of a former Confederate state's voters to pledge the oath before the state can begin the process of readmission into the Union. Hopefully this helps, I don't own this,