President Johnson's Pardon of 1865 benefited
White southerners
Unlike the Radical Republicans who were in Congress during Reconstruction, the Moderate Republicans
believed that too much change would create more conflict.
The response in the North to Black Codes increased support for
Radical Republicans
As part of president Johnson's pardons in 1865,
Confederate officials remained in charge of state governments
How did Lincoln's reaction to the Wade-Davis bill preserve his plan for reconstruction?
Lincoln used a pocket veto to kill the bill so he could continue his plan
What was one requirement of president Lincoln's plan for reconstruction?
All southern states had to abolish the practice of slavery
As state governments were reestablished in the south under Johnson's reconstruction plan,
Many in the north felt the south should be punished more harshly
Which statement best describes the Wade-Davis Bill?
The bill required a greater show of loyalty for readmittance than Lincoln's plan.
Black Codes inspired Radical Republicans in Congress to draft
D. New civil rights laws
How did the assassination of Abraham Lincoln impact his plans for Reconstruction?
Lincoln did not have time to implement his plan prior to his death, so President Johnson took over Reconstruction