Johnson was opposed to the use of the military during times of peace and felt that the bill was a Federal encroachment into state matters. It prevent ex-slaves and struggling whites from becoming self-sustaining and felt that Congress should not be making decisions for the States. It was vetoed twice for the same reasons.
1890- Battle of wounded knee
1876- Battle of little big horn
1869- Transcontinental railroad completed
1865- Civil war ends
1862- the homestead act
1861- telegraph completed
1849- California gold rush begins
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He brought new excitement and power to the Presidency, as he vigorously led Congress and the American public toward progressive reforms and a strong foreign policy.
B) mostly urban populations
