Ulysses S Grant of Presidency 1865 1869 – Political Party National Union Party (During Civil War) Republican 14th Amendment, 1868 protection of the law” and – “equal Key Legislation defined citizenship Tenure of Office Act, 1867 restricted power of the President – in favour of the Senate Leniency towards the South ensured there was no increase in Key Successes the existing hostility Bought Alaska from Russia, 1867 Anti-black suffrage Johnson was born in the South – Key Failures Rumours of alcoholism 1868 narrowly avoided being impeached –
of Presidency 1865 – 1869 Political Party National Union Party (During Civil War) Republican Key Legislation 14th Amendment, 1868 – “equal protection of the law” and defined citizenship Tenure of Office Act, 1867 – restricted power of the President in favour of the Senate Key Successes Leniency towards the South ensured there was no increase in the existing hostility Bought Alaska from Russia, 1867 Key Failures Anti-black suffrage – Johnson was born in the South Rumours of alcoholism 1868 – narrowly avoided being impeached Ulysses S Grant
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