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Why did Andrew Johnson veto the freedmen's bureau and the civil rights act of 1866?
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President Andrew Johnson vetoed the Freedmen's Bureau and the Civil Rights Bill because he disagreed with the draft written by Seward. He felt that these matters should not be acted upon while eleven states were not represented.
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Which reasons did Johnson use when vetoing the extension of Freedmen's Bureau and the Civil Rights Bill of 1866?
Johnson said the rights and guarantees of the Emanicipation Proclamation were sufficient to protect blacks civil rights and a new bill was unnecessary.
What action did Andrew Johnson take against the Civil Rights act of 1866?
Andrew Johnson with his narrow mind and revengeful spirit, vetoes the continuance of the "Freedmen's Bureau. On March 3rd 1865 before Lee's surrender Congress establishes a place where former slaves and white refugees could get aid. A year later in February of 1866 long after Lincoln's death in April of 1865, Congress again opted for the continuance of the freedmen's bureau. This time however, Andrew Johnson decided to vetoed the idea. Congress upon seeing this pass a Civil Rights Act over Johnson's vetoed. This was the first time a significant piece of legislation was ever passed over a President's veto. Secondly it was piece that helped to shape the fourteenth amendment. Finally in July of 1866 Congress successfully passes the Freedmen's Bureau. Having it last for two more years til it was no longer needed.
How did the Radical Republicans respond to President Johnson's veto of a bill allowing the Freedmen's Bureau to continue its work?
they passed the civil rights act of 1866.
What efforts did the radical and moderate Republicans grant for additional rights to African Americans?
They blamed the problem on Andrew Johnson's Reconstruction policies
Held the view that Southern states should handle Reconstruction without Federal interference and that blacks should be given very limited rights?
President Andrew Johnson
How did the radical Republicans respond to president Johnson's veto of a bill allowing the freedmens bureau to continue it's work?
They passed the civil rights act of 1966. Not sure if year is right but they passed the civil rights act.
What goals was shared by the freedmens bureau and the enforcements acts?
Insure that African Americans could freely exercise their rights as citizens
How did the radical republicans respond to president johnsons veto a bill allowing the freedmens bureau to continue its work?
They passed the Civil Rights Act of 1866
Which action did president Johnson take that showed he did not support greater rights for African Americans in the south?
President Andrew Johnson showed he did not support greater rights for African Americans in the south by vetoing the freedman's bureau and the civil rights act of 1868. President Johnson came into office after President Abraham Lincoln's assassination.
How did the radical Republican respond to president Johnsons veto of a bill allowing the freedmens bureau to continue it's work?
They passed the Civil Rights Act of 1866
What political fought to restrict African Americans rights during reconstruction?
Andrew Johnson (Apex)
What political figure fought to restrict African Americans right during Reconstruction?
Andrew Johnson - APEX
How did the radical republicans respond to the president Andrew Johnson veto of a bill allowing the freedman's bureau to continue its work?
They passed the civil rights act of 1966. Not sure if year is right but they passed the civil rights act.
How did the Radical Republicans respond to President Johnsons veto of a bill allowing the Freedmens Bureau to continue its work?
They passed the Civil Rights Act of 1866
Which reasons did Johnson use when vetoing the extension of Freedmen's Bureau and the Civil Rights Bill of 1866?
Johnson said the rights and guarantees of the Emanicipation Proclamation were sufficient to protect blacks civil rights and a new bill was unnecessary.
Which did Congress want during Reconstruction that Andrew Johnson opposed?
Passing the Civil Rights act.
What action did Andrew Johnson take against the Civil Rights act of 1866?
Andrew Johnson with his narrow mind and revengeful spirit, vetoes the continuance of the "Freedmen's Bureau. On March 3rd 1865 before Lee's surrender Congress establishes a place where former slaves and white refugees could get aid. A year later in February of 1866 long after Lincoln's death in April of 1865, Congress again opted for the continuance of the freedmen's bureau. This time however, Andrew Johnson decided to vetoed the idea. Congress upon seeing this pass a Civil Rights Act over Johnson's vetoed. This was the first time a significant piece of legislation was ever passed over a President's veto. Secondly it was piece that helped to shape the fourteenth amendment. Finally in July of 1866 Congress successfully passes the Freedmen's Bureau. Having it last for two more years til it was no longer needed.
