What were the most significant accomplishments of Reconstruction state governments?
Among the other achievements of Reconstruction were the South’s first state-funded public school systems, more equitable taxation legislation, laws against racial discrimination in public transport and accommodations and ambitious economic development programs (including aid to railroads and other enterprises).
How did President Johnson respond to congressional approval of the Fourteenth Amendment?
After becoming president, Johnson fought with his own Cabinet and party members over the scope of readmitting secessionist states and the voting rights of blacks. Johnson favored a very lenient version of Reconstruction and state control over voting rights, and he openly opposed the 14th Amendment.
Why was there a conflict over reconstruction between President Johnson and Congress in the years immediately following the Civil War?
During the years immediately following the Civil War, President Andrew Johnson clashed repeatedly with the Republican-controlled Congress over reconstruction of the defeated South. Johnson vetoed legislation that Congress passed to protect the rights of those who had been freed from slavery.
Which one of the following was a result of the impeachment and trial of President Andrew Johnson?
| Impeachment of Andrew Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Outcome | Acquitted by the U.S. Senate, remained in office |
| Charges | Eleven high crimes and misdemeanors |
| Cause | Violating the Tenure of Office Act by attempting to replace Edwin M. Stanton, the Secretary of War, while Congress was not in session and other abuses of presidential power |
Who won the battle over reconstruction the President or Congress?
Grant
Which post Civil War amendment permanently abolished slavery in the United States?
Lincoln and other leaders realized amending the Constitution was the only way to officially end slavery. The 13th Amendment forever abolished slavery as an institution in all U.S. states and territories. In addition to banning slavery, the amendment outlawed the practice of involuntary servitude and peonage.