Abraham Lincoln's and Andrew Johnson's reconstruction plans shared an emphasis on

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The only option that both Lincoln and Johnson emphasized was the ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment, which abolished slavery in the United States. Both presidents believed that ending slavery was necessary for the country to move forward after the Civil War. While there were some similarities between their plans, Johnson's approach was far more lenient towards former Confederates and did not prioritize the rights of newly-freed slaves.

Abraham Lincoln's and Andrew Johnson's Reconstruction Plans Shared an Emphasis