President Andrew Johnson's approach refers to his strategy and policies for Reconstruction following the American Civil War. He aimed to be lenient towards the Southern states that had seceded, which ultimately failed to secure lasting changes for African Americans or promote true equality.
Related terms
Black Codes: Laws enacted in Southern states after the Civil War that limited the rights and freedoms of African Americans.
Impeachment: The process by which a president is accused of wrongdoing and potentially removed from office by Congress.
Radical Republicans: A faction within the Republican Party during Reconstruction who advocated for more aggressive measures to ensure civil rights for African Americans.
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