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Unit 8 – The Postwar Period and Cold War, 1945–1980
Topic 8.1
How did President Lincoln’s approach towards Reconstruction differ from that of President Johnson?
Both presidents sought harsh punishments for Southern states post Civil War.
Lincoln wanted strict punishments while Johnson favoured forgiving policies.
Neither president had a clear plan for Reconstruction.
Lincoln favored more lenient policies toward the South compared to Johnson who favored harsher penalties and conditions.
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