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Unit 5 – Civil War and Reconstruction, 1848–1877
Topic 5.11
Why was President Andrew Johnson's approach towards reconstruction viewed as ineffective?
He was overly harsh on the South, causing resentment and slowing down reconciliation efforts.
He passed the Homestead Act, which led to increased tensions between North and South.
He abolished slavery too abruptly without a clear plan for integrating freed slaves into society.
He pardoned many former Confederates allowing them back into power positions which hindered progress toward equality.
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