The Tenure of Office Act

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What was the primary aim of the Tenure of Office Act?

To prevent Congress from clashing with the president over Reconstruction policies
To abolish the Senate's role in approving officeholder removal
To restrict the president's ability to remove certain officeholders without the Senate's approval (correct)
To grant the president unlimited power to remove officeholders

What was the role of the Union League during the Reconstruction era?

Advocating for the Confederacy and opposing civil rights
Promoting disloyalty to the Union and hindering the war effort
Supporting Democratic Party candidates in elections
Supporting the Union cause, aiding the war effort, and assisting freed slaves (correct)

What did 'Waving the bloody shirt' involve as a political tactic?

Invoking memories of the Civil War to highlight Confederate victories
Invoking memories of the Civil War and highlighting the sacrifices made by Union soldiers (correct)
Advocating for the removal of Union soldiers from political discussions
Promoting reconciliation and unity between Union and Confederate soldiers

How did the Union League evolve over time?

<p>It evolved into social and political clubs advocating for civil rights and supporting Republican candidates (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers