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 the significance of the Civil Rights Act becoming law despite a presidential veto?

What were the main reasons for the rift between Congress and Andrew Johnson during his presidency?