Question

Andrew Johnson's plan and actions during Reconstruction were widely criticized by the Radical Republicans, and later most of Congress. Johnson clashed with Congress over most of its proposals to reconstruct the South, emboldening Southerners determined to restore their dominance over blacks and maintain a low-cost work force by any means necessary.

Answer 1

Congressional Reconstruction, guided by Radical Republicans, aggressively pursued political equality for African Americans as defined by several pieces of legislation and the 14th Amendment. Conflict between Congress and President Andrew Johnson escalated until he was impeached.