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When Congress sent Andrew Johnson the Civil Rights Bill of 1866, he vetoed it, arguing that it infringed on states' rights and was unconstitutional. His veto was overridden by Congress, marking a significant moment in the struggle for civil rights during Reconstruction. This event highlighted the deep divisions between Johnson and the Republican-controlled Congress over the direction of post-Civil War policies. Ultimately, the passage of the bill represented a major step towards establishing civil rights for African Americans.
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Which did Congress want during Reconstruction that Andrew Johnson opposed?
Passing the Civil Rights act.
While Johnson was President what did the majority of Congress do?
President Andrew Johnson was impeached, and under President Lyndon B. Johnson, Congress passed some of the most important laws, including the Civil Rights Act.
What significant event showed the conflict that exists between president Andrew Johnson and congress?
Congress passed the civil rights act of 1866 over the President's veto.
How did President Andrew Johnson react to the Civil Rights Act of 1866?
It passed through Congress over Johnson's veto.
What did Congress want during Reconstruction that Andrew Johnson opposed?
Outlawing the Black Codes Passing the First Reconstruction Act Passing the Civil Rights Act
What significant event show the conflict that existed between President Andrew Johnson and?
Congress passed the civil rights act of 1866 over the President's veto.
What did congress do to avoid having the civil rights acts overturned?
Congress overruled Johnson's veto.
How did president Johnson try to block civil rights?
by vetoing the rights but congress overrode the vetos
What law did president Johnson say he was sending to congress?
The civil rights act
What president vetoed the civil rights bill?
Andrew Johnson vetoed the post-Civil War bill.
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.
How did Lyndon Johnson contribute to the black civil rights movement?
Johnson pushed through Congress most of Kennedy's civil rights agenda and generally improved the lot of minorities.
