Question

president johnson’s plan for reconstruction frustrated many members of congress because it
accepted election results that returned southern planters to power.
established laws that limited the rights of former confederates.
forced southern states to pay back money borrowed for the war.
prevented leaders of the confederacy from voting in elections.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Johnson's Reconstruction plan was lenient, allowing Southern planters (who were part of the old power structure) to regain power through elections. This frustrated Congress (especially Radical Republicans) who wanted stricter measures to ensure civil rights and prevent the old elite from returning to power.
• Option 2: Johnson's plan was lenient toward former Confederates, so he didn't establish laws limiting their rights. In fact, he vetoed such laws, so this is incorrect.
• Option 3: Johnson's plan didn't force Southern states to repay war debts. His leniency extended to financial matters too, so this is incorrect.
• Option 4: Johnson's plan was lenient; he didn't prevent most Confederate leaders from voting. In fact, he pardoned many, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

A. accepted election results that returned Southern planters to power.