Executive and LegislativeIVE Differences Associated with Recons
President Lincoln introduced his restoration plan to the country in 1863. During early Reconstruction many compromises were made to introduce the south into American society. Thus incorporating the needs of the newly emancipated slaves. While President Lincoln was crucial in trying to join the north and south, he was assassinated prior to seeing his country reunited. His successor, Johnson who was disliked by members of the nation, had difficulty with President Lincoln's vision. During this time, ex-slaves were trying to integrate into the newly reformed American economy and society. Throughout the course of the twelve-year period of Reconstruction, black Americans made painful gains for equal rights. Lincoln's announcement of restoration plans for the country began with what he called his 10 percent plan. He proposed exculpation for Confederate citizens, not Confederate officials, who agreed to an oath pledging loyalty to the Union and accept the Union's wartime acts and proclamations concerning slavery. Once 10 percent of any Confederate state took that oath, those specific individuals would be then allowed to organize a new state government. During this time Congress was made up of radical Republicans, moderate Republic
Johnson's first proclamation continued Lincoln's policies by offering "amnesty and pardon, with restoration of all rights of property" to most former Confederates who would swear allegiance to the Constitution and Union. Johnson revealed his Jacksonian hostility to "aristocratic" planters by exempting ex-Confederate government leaders and rebels with taxable property valued over $20,000. They could, however apply for individual pardons, which Johnson granted to nearly all applicants. Eventually all Confederates met Johnson's demands. By1865 all southern states had active governments in place. Johnson's lenient behavior caused decline of radical Republican support. The moderates eventually began to the side with the less mainstream radicals. Johnson alienated more members of Congress as he vetoed two Congressional Bills in 1866. In 1867 Congress passed three Reconstruction acts. Providing a military presence at five locations in the south. Whose authority to maintain order and justice was broad to protect persons and property. Additionally, southern states had to conduct elections. Qualified voters would then elect delegates to state constitutional conventions. Such voters were emaciated slaves, but not unreconstructed Confederates. Constitutions ratified, Legislators and Governors were elected. Thus nearing completion of readmission. The only roadblock remaining was ratification of the Fourteenth Amendment. Once requirements satisfied, the state wa
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