Question

How did Radical Republicans thwart Johnson's Reconstruction plans? A: They amended the Constitution to limit his power B: They reduced the budgets for programs geared toward helping the South C: They voted to override his vetoes of their civil rights bills D: They blocked his nominations for military governors

Answer 1

The correct answer is C: They voted to override his vetoes of their civil rights bills.

Radical Republicans sought to implement their vision for Reconstruction and often clashed with President Andrew Johnson, who favored a more lenient approach towards the South. When Johnson vetoed key legislation aimed at protecting the rights of formerly enslaved people, the Radical Republicans were able to gather enough support to override his vetoes, thus effectively thwarting his plans.