Question

What did Johnson's plan for Reconstruction require?

Answer 1

A smooth transition of the confederacy back into the union.

Explanation:

A smooth transition of the confederacy back into the union--most Confederates were pardoned, but wealthy whites and high ranking Confederate officers had to write a letter to the president personally begging to be pardoned. This would prevent these upper class southerners from participating in government for some time, and therefore keeping them out of office.