Question

Why did Congress take over Reconstruction?

Answer 1

Answer:

2. The South elected former Confederate leaders and military officers to high positions.

3. The south passed new laws restricting the rights of African Americans.

Explanation:

Following the death of Abraham Lincoln, and Andrew Johnson the then Vice President became the president, his method of carrying out reconstruction was believed to be too lenient on the South.

While in office as the President of the United States, he allowed the some things that angered the majority of the United States Congress, thereby making them take over the Reconstruction programme. These things are

1. He allowed the south elected former Confederate leaders and military officers to high positions.

2. He allowed the south passed new laws restricting the rights of African Americans.