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Why did Johnson veto the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and what action did Congress take as a result of the veto?
Johnson vetoed the Civil Rights Act of 1866 because he thought that federal protection of civil rights would lead "towards centralization" of the national government and he thought that making African Americans full citizens would "operate against the white race." Congress voted to override the veto as a result of the veto.
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How did president Johnson's previous experience in congress help to achieve passage of the civil rights act?
President Johnson's former experience in congress made him a strong politician. As a result, he fought for civil rights and did not want to take "no" for an answer.
Did the civil rights movement pass in congress?
The Civil Rights Movement was a movement by the people, not a law to be passed by congress. A result of the Civil Rights Movement was the consideration of many bills passed by congress into law. Among them were the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and the Fair Housing Act of 1968.
Why did conflict erupt after president Lincoln's assassination?
Andrew Johnson, Lincoln's vice-President, sympathized with the south. The republican Congress was upset that Johnson refused to work with Congress to "reconstruct" the nation. Instead, Johnson tried to do it all himself. As a result, he was impeached later in his term.
Why did conflict erupt shortly after President Lincoln's assassination?
Andrew Johnson, Lincoln's vice-President, sympathized with the south. The republican Congress was upset that Johnson refused to work with Congress to "reconstruct" the nation. Instead, Johnson tried to do it all himself. As a result, he was impeached later in his term.
Can a mother's rights be taken away if she gives another child up for adoption?
Not as a result of that specific action.
Violations of consumers' rights may result in legal action Which of these is an example of a violation of consumers' rights?
An example of a violation of consumers' rights is false advertising, where a company makes misleading or deceptive claims about their products or services. This can lead to legal action if consumers are harmed as a result of the false information provided.
What was one of the results of the 1st Continental Congress?
Below are the result of the First Continental Congress in 1774. 1. encouraged forcible resistance 2. set up MORE non-importation agreements 3. Declaration of Rights II- "No Taxation Without Representation" 4. delegates would meet again in May (if needed) to see what further action to take
Why equal rights amendment caused questions because?
The equal rights amendment caused questions as a result of states revoking their ratification rights. This amendment was finally ratified in 1992 which was more than 202 years after it was first introduced into Congress.
do you think Congress was right to impeach President Andrew Johnson?
The impeachment of President Andrew Johnson was the result of political conflict and the rupture of ideologies in the aftermath of the American Civil War. It arose from uncompromised beliefs and a contest for power in a nation struggling with reunification.
What was president Johnson's response and result of the march on Selma?
President Johnson's reaction to the march from Selma (to Montgomery) was first to try and make the Governor abstain from further harassing the protesters, and then to a few weeks later introduce the Voting Rights Act.
Who did congress imprison as a result of the civil war?
As a result of the Civil War, Congress imprisoned Pro-Southern leaders in Maryland.
Which president vetoed bills sponsored by his own political party?
Tyler was the most famous for this action against the bills to re-establish a national bank. His party expelled him as a result. Andrew Johnson also fought with what was officially his Republican party although he was a Democrat before and after. He submitted 29 vetoes and had 15 overridden and his party controlled Congress.
