Which was more important to Congressional Reconstruction than to President Johnsons plan?

Congressional Reconstruction placed a greater emphasis on civil rights and the protection of newly freed African Americans than President Johnson's plan did. While Johnson's approach sought to quickly reintegrate Southern states with lenient terms, Congress aimed to enforce stricter requirements and ensure political and social rights for former slaves through measures like the Civil Rights Act and the Reconstruction Amendments. This fundamental difference reflected Congress's commitment to achieving a more equitable society, contrasting with Johnson's more conciliatory stance towards the South.