Andrew Johnson and the Rise of Black Codes

The video discusses the presidencies of Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson, highlighting Lincoln's leadership during the Civil War and Johnson's controversial handling of the Reconstruction Era. Johnson, a former enslaver, is criticized for his lenient policies towards the South and his vetoes of key civil rights legislation, which Congress eventually overturned. His presidency faced significant opposition from Radical Republicans, leading to his impeachment, though he was not removed from office.

What was a major reason Andrew Johnson is viewed negatively in history?

• His economic policies

• His leadership during the Civil War

• His handling of the Reconstruction Era

• His support for the Civil Rights Act

What was the outcome of Congress's response to Johnson's veto of the Civil Rights bill?

• The bill was revised and reintroduced

• The bill was passed despite the veto

• The bill was abandoned

• The bill was permanently shelved

Why did Radical Republicans in Congress become angry with Andrew Johnson?

• He supported the 40 acres order

• He expanded the Friedman's Bureau

• He vetoed the Civil Rights bill

• He abolished enslavement

What was one of the main requirements Johnson imposed on Southern states for restoring their civil rights?

• To pay reparations to formerly enslaved people

• To join the Union army

• To elect new governors

• To abolish enslavement and add it to their state constitutions

How did Johnson's stance on punishment towards the Southern states differ from that of the Radical Republicans?

• He required military occupation

• He demanded immediate economic reparations

• He imposed harsher penalties

• He was more lenient and offered pardons