This is a bit subjective, because there are a few ways this sentence could be re-written, however "<span>Tom opened the box and looked into it, only to find it empty" is the most standard. </span>
Answer:
to declare their independence from England
I think it was the african americans
<span>In 1867 their was two laws passed: First, Tenure of Office Act which forbade president to remove civil officials without senate's consent. Secondly, Command of Army Act which prohibited president from issuing military orders except through commanding general of army (Grant) whose headquarters were to be in Washington and who could not be relieved or assigned elsewhere without senate's consent</span>
