Andrew Johnson: 1865-1869

Question 1

Who opposed Andrew Johnson?

Answer 1

The Radical Republicans

Question 2

What did the Civil Rights Bill (1866) do?

Answer 2

Vetoed by Johnson but overturned by Congress. Gives minimum rights to African-Americans

Question 3

What was in the 14th Amendment (1868)?

Answer 3

All citizens granted equality under the law and
citizenship. Opposed by ex-Confederate states (except Tennessee) and failed to get the 75% approval from the states for it to be law.

Question 4

What did the Military Reconstruction Bill (1867) say?

Answer 4

Military rule in the 10 Southern states. States
grouped into 5 military districts and placed under a federal commander. To get back into the Union, the states had to elect national conventions which would accept black suffrage and the 14th Amendment.

Question 5

What did the Command of the Army Act do?

Answer 5

Reduced Johnson’s military powers

Question 6

What did the Tenure of Office Act do?

Answer 6

Prevented Johnson removing office-holders