The Fourteenth Amendment was opposed by a. most Republicans. b. President Johnson and most Democrats. c. most of Congress. d. Thaddeus Stevens and most Radical Republicans.

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1 January, 21:00

The Fourteenth Amendment was opposed by a. most Republicans. b. President Johnson and most Democrats. c. most of Congress. d. Thaddeus Stevens and most Radical Republicans.

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Adyson George · Answer 1

This was opposed by President Johnson and most democrats. The fourteenth amendment of US constitution stated that all individuals have equal rights in the society including slaves of the previous war.

Johnson did not permit this amendment in order to protect the rights of the African Americans.

The fourteenth amendment and civil rights act were barred by President Andrew Johnson. He did not support this alteration as it failed to include the representatives if the southern states.

Keshawn Mathis · Answer 2

B

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When the moderates worked to write reasonable civil rights legislation, including the Freedman's Bureau, Johnson vetoed the bills. He also opposed the 14th Amendment on the grounds that the Constitution should not be changed without representation from the Southern States.