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1 By Natalie Meyer and Matt Thomas
Presidents By Natalie Meyer and Matt Thomas

2 Motive Lincoln wants to keep the country united
Was kind toward the south regarding his compromises Wanted to rebuild the cities and governments that were destroyed during the war After Lincoln's murder, wanted to keep the county united Follow Lincoln's plan 

3 Plans Lincoln gave a full pardon to all who rebelled except for the highest confederate officials New state government formed when 10% of voters pledged loyalty to U.S Southern states were to enact plans for the newly freed slaves Johnson wanted restoration of the south  Wanted the south to hold conventions for elections to reform civil governments within the United States Wanted to pardon southern officers of the confederacy 

4 Result of Plans Lincoln died in 1865 and Johnson took over
He could not finish his plan for reconstruction Johnson's pardons were granted for on high-ranking officials States held to abolish slavery and repeal succession 

5 End of Presidency Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth five days after the Civil War ended at a theatre in Washington He was assassinated as an attempt to revive the confederate cause Johnson was impeached and held to trial in 1868 for "high crimes and misdemeanors" Was not kicked out of office but was held accountable and a lot of power was taken away Finished presidency in 1869

6 Lincoln and Johnson

7 https://www. whitehouse


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