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Which of the following best explains the conflict between Congress and President Johnson over Reconstruction?

A.Johnson's lenient plan quickly restored former Confederates to power, and their Black Codes drove Republicans to impose congressional Reconstruction over his vetoes
B.Johnson demanded the immediate enfranchisement of all freedmen, which Congress rejected
C.Congress insisted on compensating former slaveholders, which Johnson refused to fund
D.Johnson ordered the army to occupy the North, alarming Republicans

Explanation

Core Concept

Johnson's generous pardons and swift readmission let ex-Confederates dominate the new governments. Congress responded with the Civil Rights Act, the Fourteenth Amendment, and the Reconstruction Acts.

Correct Answer

AJohnson's lenient plan quickly restored former Confederates to power, and their Black Codes drove Republicans to impose congressional Reconstruction over his vetoes

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