In 1867, why did congressional republicans enact a more aggressive plan for
reconstruction, including sending federal troops into the south?
a. rebuilding proved more difficult than expected, and southern states requested additional
from the government.
b. after president lincoln's assassination, congress wanted to take steps to complete the plan he
had started.
c. andrew johnson advocated ending reconstruction, and congress wanted to use his viewpoint
as a basis for impeachment.
d. southern state governments had taken steps to keep former slaves in inferior political, social,
and economic statuses.