Activity
Andrew Johnson's plan and actions during Reconstruction were widely criticized by the Radical Republicans, and later most of Congress, Johnson
clashed with Congress over most of its proposals to reconstruct the South, emboldening Southerners determined to restore their dominance over
blacks and maintain a low-cost work force by any means necessary
Riots in Memphis C and New Orleans C, spurred by prejudice, vengeance, and a desire to prevent blacks from exercising their freedoms and
rights, epitomized what many saw as a situation spiraling out of control in the South. Thomas Nast, a famed political cartoonist and staunch
Radical Republican, published this caricature outlining Johnson's stance on Reconstruction in an effort to draw attention to the stark
similarities-for blacks-between slavery and Reconstruction
Examine the cartoon and read the annotation. Then respond with a brief essay giving your personal reaction to Johnson's approach to
Reconstruction Present at least three specific points in your analysis.

President Andrew Johnson introduced a reconstruction policy that puts the Southern white's in a comfortable position in controlling the transformation process from slavery to emancipation.
This plan made it difficult for former slaves to play a part in the politics of the South. Blacks have been rejected any role in the process.
Johnson also directed almost all the property in the occupation of the government restored to its pre-war owners, thrashing black expectations for economic independence.