Question

part of andrew johnson's reconstruction plan was to offer the southern states amnesty (granted a pardon). what did johnson require from southerners before they were granted amnesty?

Answer 1

Andrew Johnson's amnesty plan required southerners to take an oath of loyalty to the United States of America. They were also required to pledge their support for the Union and the Constitution. Some high-ranking Confederate officials and wealthy landowners had to apply for a special presidential pardon to be able to regain their property or their right to vote.