How did Andrew Johnson's behavior in office influence the events of the Reconstruction era?

Johnson's behavior and use of the veto prevented Republicans from getting their bills passed without Southern Democrats supporting them.

Johnson's behavior fostered a more peaceful transition of power and rights between blacks and whites in the South.

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How did Andrew Johnson's behavior in office influence the events of the Reconstruction era?

Johnson's behavior and use of the veto prevented Republicans from getting their bills passed without Southern Democrats supporting them.

Johnson's behavior fostered a more peaceful transition of power and rights between blacks and whites in the South.

anonymous · Answer

I beleive the answer is as president, he implemented his own form of Presidential Reconstruction – a series of proclamations directing the seceded states to hold conventions and elections to re-form their civil governments.