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Reconstruction

Question 6 • NY-US History and Government A-CR

Congress opposed President Johnson in several ways, including

Answer
A
taking over the plans for Reconstruction.
B
forcing the president to resign from office.
C
refusing to approve his cabinet appointees.
D
failing to support rights for African Americans.

Explanation

Congress challenged President Andrew Johnson by taking control of Reconstruction policy and passing its own plans, including the Reconstruction Acts of 1867. Congress did not force Johnson to resign, though it impeached him; he remained in office after the Senate acquitted him. The correct choice is taking over the plans for Reconstruction.

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