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Radical Reconstruction

Question 1 • GA-GSE Grade 8 Georgia Studies

How did President Johnson’s handling of the Reconstruction Acts of 1867 impact Congress?

Answer
A
Congress revised many of their bills when the president disapproved.
B
The Republicans handed over total control of Reconstruction to Johnson.
C
Congress cooperated with Johnson to achieve their goals for Reconstruction.
D
Tensions created by Johnson’s vetoes led to major conflict with the president.

Explanation

Johnson opposed the Reconstruction Acts and vetoed them, but Congress overrode his vetoes and moved ahead with its own Reconstruction plan. His repeated resistance deepened the struggle between the president and Congress, contributing to major political conflict. The correct choice is “Tensions created by Johnson’s vetoes led to major conflict with the president.”

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