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Lincoln's plan for Reconstruction, which aimed for a lenient approach to reintegrate the Southern states after the Civil War, was largely adopted by his successor, President Andrew Johnson. However, Johnson's implementation faced significant challenges and opposition from Congress, particularly from the Radical Republicans, who sought a more stringent approach. Ultimately, while Lincoln's vision influenced the early stages of Reconstruction, Congress's response led to a more complex and contentious process.
In response to Pearl Harbor, the president advised congress to declare war, which they did.
Pardon for Confederate Leaders
Blockading the Southern ports.
In general Congress was not as forgiving as Lincoln. They wanted to punish the South and treat it like a conquered enemy.
President Rutherford Hayes did end Reconstruction of the South. This happened because of the Compromise of 1877 in which an agreement was reached that decided that Hayes would be President if he agreed to end Reconstruction. After the 1876 election, there was a election dispute and the compromise was the response to settle this dispute.
Congress largely rejected Lincoln's lenient Reconstruction plan, which favored a "forgive and forget" approach aimed at quickly reintegrating the Southern states. Many lawmakers, particularly Radical Republicans, believed Lincoln's plan was too lenient and sought a more punitive approach to ensure civil rights for freed slaves and to reshape Southern society. This disagreement ultimately led to a power struggle between Congress and the presidency, culminating in Congress implementing its own stricter Reconstruction policies after Lincoln's assassination.
Provided funding for the economic reconstruction of Western Europe.
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A presidential veto is a procedure the president can use to express is disapproval of a particular bill presented to him for his signature. Congress can override his veto only by a two-thirds vote in both houses of congress.
Congress developed its own plan for Reconstruction in response to perceived shortcomings in President Abraham Lincoln's and later President Andrew Johnson's approaches, which they viewed as too lenient towards the South. Congressional leaders, particularly Radical Republicans, sought to implement a more stringent framework that would ensure civil rights and political participation for formerly enslaved people. Their plan aimed to reshape Southern society, guarantee equal rights, and prevent the re-establishment of pre-war power structures. This divergence highlighted the deep divisions in post-war America regarding how to rebuild the nation and address the legacies of slavery.