Abraham Lincoln initially approached slavery with a focus on preserving the Union, advocating for gradual emancipation and compensation for slave owners. His post-Civil War reconstruction plan aimed for a lenient reintegration of Southern states. In contrast, Andrew Johnson, who succeeded Lincoln, adopted a more lenient stance toward the South but was less committed to protecting the rights of freed slaves, often opposing civil rights legislation and allowing Southern states to implement restrictive Black Codes. This divergence contributed to tensions between Johnson and Congress, ultimately leading to his impeachment.
To abolish slavery
Abolish slavery and protect the rights of former slaves
One significant provision included in Andrew Johnson's Reconstruction Plan that was not part of Abraham Lincoln's plan was the requirement for Southern states to ratify the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery. Additionally, Johnson's plan allowed for the appointment of provisional governors in the Southern states, giving him more direct control over the Reconstruction process. This contrasted with Lincoln's more lenient approach focused on quickly reintegrating the Southern states with less federal oversight.
Lincoln's Reconstruction Plan, primarily articulated in his 1863 Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction, aimed to reunify the nation swiftly and leniently after the Civil War. The plan proposed that a Southern state could be readmitted to the Union once 10% of its voters took an oath of loyalty to the Union and accepted the end of slavery. This approach emphasized forgiveness rather than punishment, reflecting Lincoln's desire for a peaceful reconciliation. Additionally, it sought to encourage the South to rejoin the Union by offering incentives and minimizing harsh penalties.
President Andrew Johnson's Reconstruction Plan aimed to quickly reunite the nation following the Civil War. It focused on restoring the Southern states to the Union with minimal requirements, allowing them to re-establish their governments without significant federal intervention. Johnson's plan included offering amnesty to many Confederates and required states to ratify the Thirteenth Amendment, which abolished slavery, but it did not adequately protect the rights of newly freed African Americans, leading to significant opposition and conflict.
Lincolns plan was to abolish slavery!
Lincolns plan was to abolish slavery!
he went to Columbia
it was easier on former confederate states
To end slavery
Reconstruction was caused by the Civil war and slavery. After slavery ended Reconstruction was period that helped to rebuild society after the war.
Since he was a young he thought of slavery as wrong doing.
Gettysburg Address
they both were against slavery but john brown raided. lincoln just protestend and had debates
lincoln opposed slavery, but douglas thought slavery had its place
Slavery and the secession of the Southern States
Actually the 13th amendment was about abolishing slavery not reconstruction, so no slavery shall be done.....at all....