Question

President Johnson and Congress fought over who would be in control of Reconstruction. What was the most important disagreement they had?

Answer 1

They were both trying to follow their own party's platform congress was angered by Johnson because he allowed the southern democrat to abuse their power.

Answer 2

President Johnson and Congress fought because of their disagreement about how the Reconstruction should be done, because Johnson wanted a tender and quick plan for Reconstruction, while Radical Republicans, wanted to end the hold of the old planter class on the South’s society and economy.