Question

What was the main problem that Congress had with President Johnson's position on Reconstruction? Group of answer choices The lenient reconstruction measures and admission of former Confederate leaders to Congress The formation of joint committees to oversee the reconstruction of the South that consisted of mostly southerners The lack of support systems provided for former slaves in the South The lack of punishment for Confederate leaders who fought against the Union

Answer 1

Answer:

The lack of punishment for Confederate leaders who fought against the Union

Explanation:

After the assassination of the President Abraham Lincoln, in 1865, his vice, Andrew Johnson was sworn in as the President. However, due to the various reasons, among which is the death of Abraham Lincoln and the huge number of lives lost during the American Civil war, the Congress sounght for immediate and strong demands for harsh policies in the South.

Hence, during the tenure of President Andrew Johnson, instead of punishing the Southern Leaders, he sought not to punish them, but move forward to hasten the to integrate them into the Union. This made the Congress to believe he has a soft stance and leniency towards the South, which later led to President Andrew Johnson impeachment in 1868, on the grounds of high crimes and misdemeanors.

Therefore, the main problem that Congress had with President Johnson's position on Reconstruction is The lack of punishment for Confederate leaders who fought against the Union