Reconstruction Part 1

Describe Lincoln’s plan for Reconstruction
-As soon as 10 percent of state voters took loyalty oath could set up new gov. If state consti abolished slavery and provided for African Americans could regain Congress seats .

Describe the Radical Republican’s plan for Reconstruction
-Pass Wade Davis in 1864 which requires Confed voters to swear loyalty and guarantees AA equality but killed by Lincoln pocket veto.

Describe Johnson’s Plan for Reconstruction
- Offered pardons and restoration of land to most Confeds but leaders had to apply personally.
Each state had to ratify 13th Amend and draft Consti abolishing slavery.

Describe the 13th amendment
-The 13th Amendment freed all African American slaves.

Describe the 14th amendment
- 14th amend guaranteeing equality to all cits including AA.

Describe the 15ht amendment
- With Grant winning election of 68 Congress passes 15th Amendment guaranteeing AA right to vote but left loopholes.

Describe Johnson’s impeachment:
-Offered pardons and restorations of land to most Confeds but leaders had to apply personality.