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Name: ____________________________ Date: ___________________
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Reconstruction Plans
Instructions: Read about Lincoln’s (p. 300), Johnson’s (p. 301) and, Congress’s (p.303-304) Reconstruction plans for the South after
the Civil War. Use what you’ve read to complete the following chart,
Lincoln’s Plan
p. 300-301
Who would be
pardoned?
What steps did state’s
have to take to be
readmitted into the
Union?
What amendments were
made to the
Constitution?
Why do you believe this
plan would have
worked?
Johnson’s Plan
p. 301
Congress’s Plan
p. 303-304
Your Plan
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Reconstruction Plans
Lincoln’s Plan: p. 300
1. Explain why Abraham Lincoln wanted to re-admit the South into the Union as quickly as possible. Why do you think many
Northerner’s disagreed with him?
2. If Abraham Lincoln wasn’t assassinated, how do you think Reconstruction might have been different for the South?
Johnson’s Plan: p. 301
1. Why do you think radical Republicans were willing to work with President Johnson at first?
2. Describe the reasons why many radical Republicans did not like Johnson’s plan for Reconstruction.
3. Why do you think Johnson added more requirements for the Southern states?
Congress’s Plan: p. 303-304
1. Explain why Congress passed the Civil Rights Act of 1865 and the 14th Amendment. Do you think they were needed?
2. Thaddeus Stevens wanted to break up the large plantations and redistribute the land to former slaves. Explain whether or not you
would have voted for his proposal.
3. Describe the consequences for states that refused to ratify the 14th Amendment. Explain how states could avoid the consequences.