Which statement best characterizes the difference between the Reconstruction goals of President Andrew Johnson and the Radical Republicans in Congress?

A) President Johnson wanted more leniency toward the former Confederate states: Radical Republicans wanted punishment.
B) President Johnson wanted to help the South modernize its economy: Radical Republicans wanted to punish the South.
C) President Johnson wanted federal control over the south for a long period of time; Radical Republicans wanted to withdraw federal troops quickly
D) President Johnson wanted to grant land to emancipated slaves; the Radical Republicans wanted to expand the civil rights to emancipated slaves

Radical Republicans viewed punishment as the best distinctive difference, therefore President Johnson wanted to be more lenient with the former Confederate states. Thus, option A is correct.

What is Reconstruction?

Restoration of the Union, reform of southern society, and adoption of liberal policies promoting the interests of emancipated slaves were the three main goals of reconstruction.

President Johnson who was the 36th President of the United States of America wanted more leniency or that they should not be given any punishment or the very bare minimum was the goal for the Confederate states but the people that belonged to the Radical republic wanted them to be punished and set an example for others. Therefore, option A is the correct option.

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