A. prevent African Americans from gaining equality
Explanation:
The U.S. passed laws after the Civil War which helped African American gain rights that supported equality. The Jim Crow laws were made to do the opposite. They were made to prevent African Americans from gaining equality.
This is true because he had so many votes. he was president for 5 years. 1969-1974. If this information is wrong, please let me know in the comments. Hope this helps. -Moab
The main reason why President Johnson was unable to stop radical Republicans from putting the reconstruction plan into action is because he simply lacked a congressional majority of backs for his plan.