Why did johnson veto the extension of the freedmens bureau?

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Zachery Benton

19 April, 05:14

Why did johnson veto the extension of the freedmens bureau?

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Chelsea Keller · Answer 1

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.