Pres. Johnson violated the tenure of office act, and impeachment failed by one vote An amendment to a law in congress that stipulated that any land gained in the Mexican-American war wouldn't be ineligible for the spread of slavery. Symbolized the growing tension over westward expansion and slavery. Argued that slavery was a constitutional right, wanted line established in the Missouri Compromise to extend all the way westward to the Pacific. Divided the south into 5 zones under military occupation. Increased requirements for rejoining (also ratify 14th amendment and have universal suffrage)

Restricted the civil rights of african americans in the south. Made it harder to vote, own property, even banned them from testifying against white people Divided the south into 5 zones under military occupation. Increased requirements for rejoining (also ratify 14th amendment and have universal suffrage) White supremacy continued to dominate. Secret societies continued to terrorize African Americans (and Catholics, jews, and immigrants) The contested election was decided by a Republican-leaning committee the obv chose the Republican candidate. Democrats threatened to filibuster

Fighting broke out between the pro and anti-slavery factions Pushed hard for civil rights, wanted to punish the south. Shifted the process of reconstruction from president to congress An amendment to a law in congress that stipulated that any land gained in the Mexican-American war wouldn't be ineligible for the spread of slavery. Symbolized the growing tension over westward expansion and slavery. The contested election was decided by a Republican-leaning committee the obv chose the Republican candidate. Democrats threatened to filibuster

Tenure of Office Act Black codes Mexican-American war Tenure of Office Act

John Brown Texan independence Black codes Civil rights act of 1866