Compare the Reconstruction plans of A. Lincoln, A, Johnson and Radical Republicans. Analyze the motives and efficiency of these plans.

The Civil War ended on April 9, 1865, and the original goal of the North to preserve the Union was accomplished. The task that lay before Lincoln and Congress was to reintegrate the rebellious Southern states into the Union. For many white southerners “Reconstruction was a vicious and destructive experience – a period when vindictive Northerners inflicted humiliation and revenge on a pro-state South.”

In order to prepare for this discussion topic:

• • Review and identify the relevant sections of Chapters 14 that support your discussion.
  • Review and identify relevant information on the linked PBS American Experience site, Reconstruction: The Second Civil War
    • Reconstruction TimelineLinks to an external site.
    • White Men UniteLinks to an external site.   ADDED LINKS BELOW 
    • Read Wade-Davis Bill.Links to an external site.Links to an external site.  What does it suggest about the prevailing Reconstruction sentiments in Congress? 

 After you have completed your readings, post your response to the following question:

Compare the Reconstruction plans of A. Lincoln, A, Johnson and Radical Republicans. Analyze the motives and efficiency of these plans.  

1. Make sure that all statements are supported with facts (text evidence) from the reading selections! Not using quotes and citations from the readings will reduce your discussion grade with 20%.