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 help 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.
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D. Southern state governments had taken steps to keep former slaves in inferior political, social, and economic statuses.
The more aggressive plan for Reconstruction, including sending federal troops into the South, was driven by the need to address the resistance and discriminatory actions by Southern states against newly freed slaves, ensuring their rights and promoting a more equitable post-Civil War society.