Question

Could presidential Reconstruction have succeeded if politically skilled Abraham Lincoln, instead of politically inept Andrew Johnson, had been president?

Answer 1

Answer:

The plan of Abraham Lincoln had a greater tendency to work out better and would have done so initially for the North and South, however, both Presidents were under pressure from the North to inflict punishment on the South. Although there was varying opinions, both Presidents had support from different groups.

Explanation:

The plan of Abraham Lincoln had a greater tendency to work out better and would have done so initially for the North and South, however, both Presidents were under pressure from the North to inflict punishment on the South. Although there was varying opinions, both Presidents had support from different groups.