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After 1865: Effects of the War Reconstruction What will happen after the end of the war? Reconstruction - The period after the Civil War in which Congress passed laws to rebuild the country and bring the Southern states back into the Union. President Abraham Lincoln’ Plan • Lincoln wanted the country to come back together peacefully. • Lincoln’s plan was created in 1863, about two years before the end of the war. • Due to his death, he was not able to put his ideas into practice. The Ten Percent Plan • 10% of voters in the seceded states must swear loyalty under oath to the Union. • The seceded states must abolish slavery. Republicans in Congress • Wanted to be more strict with the Southern States. • A Southern State could re-enter through a slow admission process. Wade-Davis Bill (Republican’s plan) • The majority of white men from Southern states must swear loyalty to the United States. • The seceded states must abolish slavery. • Former Confederate soldiers or volunteers cannot hold office (senator, representative, etc.) or vote. President Andrew Johnson • Wanted to be strict with the Southern States but ended up making it very easy for them. • Allowed for segregation of the races. Johnson’s Plan • The majority of white men from Southern states must swear loyalty to the United States. • Southern states must ratify the 13th Amendment. • Former Confederate soldiers and office may hold office and vote. Radical Republicans • Radical republicans, often abolitionists, represented a large part of Congress. • These Congressmen wanted to be strict with the Southern States. • They also wanted to protect the newly freed slaves. Reconstruction Act • Southern states must break up their state governments. • Southern states must write new state constitutions. • Southern states must ratify the 14th Amendment • Southern states must allow African Americans to vote.