Under President Andrew Johnson's plan for Reconstruction, which followed the Civil War, Southern states were allowed to rejoin the Union with relatively lenient terms. Johnson's approach emphasized quick restoration, requiring only the ratification of the 13th Amendment to abolish slavery and the renunciation of secession. However, his plan faced significant opposition from Congress, particularly from Radical Republicans who sought more stringent requirements and protections for newly freed African Americans. This tension ultimately led to a power struggle between Johnson and Congress, culminating in his impeachment in 1868.
African Americans' rights were limited by black codes
African Americans' rights were limited by black codes
Under President Andrew Johnson's plan for Reconstruction, which followed the Civil War, the focus was on quickly restoring the Southern states to the Union with minimal requirements. Johnson issued a series of pardons to former Confederates and allowed Southern states to re-establish their governments with few restrictions. His lenient approach led to the rapid enactment of Black Codes, which restricted the rights of newly freed African Americans. This resulted in significant tensions and set the stage for conflict with Congress, ultimately leading to the implementation of more stringent Reconstruction policies.
They passed black codes to limit African Americans' rights.
They passed the Fourteenth and Fifteenth amendments to guarantee equality under the law and the right to vote. Both amendments counteracted efforts by the President, the southern states, and the courts to block Congress's Reconstruction program.
frican Americans' rights were limited by black codes
African Americans' rights were limited by black codes
African Americans' rights were limited by black codes
African Americans' rights were limited by black codes
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African Americans' rights were limited by black codes. < APEX >
Andrew Johnson served until March 4,1869 and was replaced by Grant who served until March 4, 1877 . There were still vestiges of the Reconstruction government when Hayes succeeded Grant as president, but most of the Reconstruction Era was under Johnson and Grant.
African Americans' rights were limited by black codes. < APEX >
The US govt started reconstruction under President James Monroe.
African Americans' rights were limited by black codes. < APEX >
African Americans' rights were limited by black codes. < APEX >
African Americans' rights were limited by black codes. < APEX >