Why did the south accept Johnson Reconstruction plan?

The South accepted President Andrew Johnson's Reconstruction plan largely because it offered leniency and a swift path to rejoining the Union after the Civil War. Johnson's approach allowed Southern states to regain their governments with minimal requirements, such as the ratification of the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery. This leniency appealed to many Southern leaders who sought to restore their political power and economic systems quickly. Additionally, Johnson's sympathy towards the South and his opposition to more stringent measures from Congress made his plan more palatable to Southern interests.