Class Update: 1-30-13 and 1-31-13

Yesterday we looked at three different plans for Reconstruction of the South. Lincoln and Johnson's plans were very similar, though Johnson had decided to be even more forgiving to the south, possibly because of his Democratic roots. On the other end, the Radical Republicans wished to completely punish the south for what occurred during the war. Today, we read Andrew Johnson's obituary. It was amazing how much he had done in his life and how long it was. Sadly, he will mostly be known as the first president to be impeached.