Question

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 and New Orleans, 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.

Answer 1

Answer:

Our first president to be impeached was Andrew Johnson in 1868. 11 articles of impeachment were brought against Johnson, mainly for violating the Tenure of Office Act by removing the Secretary of War without congressional approval.

Thomas Nast drew the following cartoon, published in Harper’s Weekly on March 21, 1868, showing a little Andrew Johnson crushed by a large copy of the U.S. Constitution. (The Senate failed to convict Johnson and he remained in office.)

Answer 2

Answer:

i dunno i just want points

Explanation:

so yeah srry