Question

question 7 of 10
which political figure fought to restrict african american rights during
reconstruction?

a. andrew johnson

b. ulysses s. grant

c. thaddeus stevens

d. charles sumner

Explanation:

During Reconstruction, Andrew Johnson was lenient toward the South and opposed measures to protect African American rights, often vetoing civil rights legislation. Ulysses S. Grant, Thaddeus Stevens, and Charles Sumner were more supportive of African American rights (Grant enforced Reconstruction, Stevens and Sumner were Radical Republicans advocating for Black rights).

Answer:

A. Andrew Johnson