Why would Johnson grant amnesty to former Confederates?

President Andrew Johnson granted amnesty to former Confederates to promote national reconciliation and facilitate the Reconstruction process following the Civil War. By offering forgiveness and restoring their political rights, he aimed to encourage former Confederates to reintegrate into the Union and support the rebuilding of the South. Johnson believed that this approach would help heal the nation's divisions and stabilize the region more quickly. However, his lenient policies faced criticism from Radical Republicans, who sought stricter measures for former Confederates.