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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did the Tenure of Office Act play in President Andrew Johnson's impeachment?

    <p>It played a role by restricting his ability to dismiss officials who supported Reconstruction policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

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