During the 1850s, politicians continued to ignore the issue of slavery

Americans were uplifted by the peaceful entry of Kansas to the Union

compromises regarding slavery gave way to bitter divisiveness

the Republican party declined in popularity in the North

presidential performance was strong and decisive

When president johnson vetoed a law that would extend the freedmen’s bureau, congress reacted by supporting the veto and closing the freedmen’s bureau. writing a new law to show support for the black codes. overriding the veto and expanding the agency’s powers. drafting a law to prevent african americans from voting.