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In History / High School | 2014-10-17

During the bitter struggle over reconstruction policy, Congress overrode Johnson's veto of the:

A. Bill intended to nullify the South's black codes.

B. Bill extending the life of the Freedman's Bureau.

C. Civil Rights Act.

D. Radical Reconstruction Act.

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Answer (2)

C. Civil Rights Act.

Answered by baybay5010 | 2024-06-10

Congress overrode President Johnson's veto of the Civil Rights Act, which was intended to protect the rights of African Americans and counter the restrictive Black Codes. This event was significant as it showcased Congress's growing power and commitment to civil rights during Reconstruction. The Civil Rights Act was one of the first laws passed over a presidential veto in American history.
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Answered by baybay5010 | 2024-12-26

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