History buffs

[emainvol]

I am writing a paper on Andrew Johnson's administration. It is required to be a classical historical essay, so I must present a historical problem, a solution, etc. Anyone have any ideas for a problem to use as a jumping off point?

[BigPapaVol]

Originally Posted by emainvol

I am writing a paper on Andrew Johnson's administration. It is required to be a classical historical essay, so I must present a historical problem, a solution, etc. Anyone have any ideas for a problem to use as a jumping off point?

I'm not sure what the task is. Help me there.

[Lexvol]

Can you use the Lincoln assassination and consequent recovery or will that be overblown?

[BigPapaVol]

Originally Posted by Lexvol

Can you use the Lincoln assassination and consequent recovery or will that be overblown?

or the mending fences process after a very divisive and heroic president involuntarily handed over the controls.

[emainvol]

Originally Posted by BigPapaVol

I'm not sure what the task is. Help me there.

All essays should conform to the expectations for a "classical" historical essay containing: (1) an opening thesis-paragraph that begins with an historical problem, contains definitions and context necessary to understand your thesis, and the thesis statement itself (your interpretation of how to resolve the initial historical problem); (2) a logically organized and fully substantiated argument in support of your thesis; and (3) a concluding paragraph in which you recapitulate your argument.

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[emainvol]

Originally Posted by Lexvol

Can you use the Lincoln assassination and consequent recovery or will that be overblown?

That might work, I think I am actually putting way too much thought in this. I am not a history major, and this is a general requirement, so I doubt the expectations are terribly high.

[babercr1]

Johnson's whole presidential term and subsequent presidential legacy center around Reconstruction and his battle against the Radical Republicans in congress.

[OrangeEmpire]

Johnson is a piece of $hi$.

[OrangeEmpire]

Start of with why he was chosen as VP.

[vader]

Originally Posted by OrangeEmpire

Johnson is a piece of $hi$.

Well, emain, you have your opening paragraph anyway.

[OrangeEmpire]

Originally Posted by vader

Well, emain, you have your opening paragraph anyway.

You bet, W is ahead of Johnson.

[SavageOrangeJug]

Originally Posted by emainvol

I am writing a paper on Andrew Johnson's administration. It is required to be a classical historical essay, so I must present a historical problem, a solution, etc. Anyone have any ideas for a problem to use as a jumping off point?

The main problem facing his administration was reunification of the nation, and reconstruction of the South. He was not very successful, mainly because of opposition from his own Republican party.

John was bitterly opposed to secession, but did not seek vengeance upon the South. Unlike Lincoln and Grant who wanted unify the nation and rebuild the South. Radical Republicans wanted to severely punish the South. They wanted to severe reconstruction.

Johnson refused to go along with idea. Johnson was smart enough to know that punishment and reunification, would not go hand in hand. He pardoned Confederate soldiers who swore allegiance to the Union. He allowed elections in the South. He even allowed those who held office in the Confederacy to run for their old offices. He vetoed several bills that wanted to punish the South.

His impeachment was really nothing more than retaliation for trying to remove Edwin Stanton from his position of Secretary of War.

One historical footnote of Johnson's Administration. The US purchased "Seward's Icebox" (Alaska) while was he President.

[OrangeEmpire]

Originally Posted by SavageOrangeJug

The main problem facing his administration was reunification of the nation, and reconstruction of the South. He was not very successful, mainly because of opposition from his own Republican party.

John was bitterly opposed to secession, but did not seek vengeance upon the South. Unlike Lincoln and Grant who wanted unify the nation and rebuild the South. Radical Republicans wanted to severely punish the South. They wanted to severe reconstruction.

Johnson refused to go along with idea. Johnson was smart enough to know that punishment and reunification, would not go hand in hand. He pardoned Confederate soldiers who swore allegiance to the Union. He allowed elections in the South. He even allowed those who held office in the Confederacy to run for their old offices. He vetoed several bills that wanted to punish the South.

His impeachment was really nothing more than retaliation for trying to remove Edwin Stanton from his position of Secretary of War.

One historical footnote of Johnson's Administration. The US purchased "Seward's Icebox" (Alaska) while was he President.

In short, Johnson is a piece of $HI!!

[SavageOrangeJug]

Originally Posted by OrangeEmpire

In short, Johnson is a piece of $HI!!

How do you figure?

[OrangeEmpire]

Originally Posted by SavageOrangeJug

How do you figure?

The man was an absolute wretch.