1. 5-2: POLITICAL IMPACT OF RECONSTRUCTION

2. Lincoln and Johnson’s Reconstruction Plan
View of Union
U.S. is one indivisible nation
Secession illegal
Confederate governments had never really left the Union
Purpose of Reconstruction
Quickly restore state governments
Do not punish the South
Assassination
Enabled Radical Republicans to have more influence over Reconstruction

3. Radical Republicans Purpose of Reconstruction
Treatment of the South
Punish former Confederate states
Military occupation of the South
Freedmen (former slaves)
Aggressively guarantee civil rights and the right to vote
Impeachment of Andrew Johnson
Clashes over the issue of civil rights
Failed to remove him from office but dominated policy

4. Leadership During Reconstruction
Ulysses S. Grant—U.S. President
Urged Republicans not to be harsh
Advocated rights for freedmen
Robert E. Lee—Washington College President
Urged Southerners to reconcile
Emphasized importance of education
Frederick Douglass—Ambassador and Civil Servant
Encouraged the government to protect freedmen
Advocated for the 14th and 15th amendments