Question

throughout much of the reconstruction era, a power struggle between congress and president johnson continued. the house of representatives voted to impeach johnson in 1868, but he escaped removal from office by one vote.
what significant event showed the conflict that existed between president andrew johnson and congress?
a. congress supported the black codes and president johnson did not.
b. congress ignored the ratification of the thirteenth amendment.
c. congress denied african americans right to vote, and president johnson vetoed their legislation.
d. congress passed the civil rights act of 1866 over the presidents veto.

Explanation:

This event directly reflects the power struggle: President Andrew Johnson vetoed the Civil Rights Act of 1866, but Congress overrode his veto, demonstrating their conflict over Reconstruction policies. The other options are incorrect: A is wrong because Johnson supported black codes while Congress opposed them; B is wrong as Congress did not ignore the 13th Amendment's ratification; C is wrong because Congress worked to advance voting rights for African Americans (contrary to the claim) and Johnson vetoed pro-civil rights legislation, not the other way around.

Answer:

D. Congress passed the Civil Rights Act of 1866 over the President's veto.