What challenges did Andrew Johnson face as a politician?

Johnson faced a Congress dominated by Republicans who despised him. Many of these were radical Republicans who were diametrically opposed to everything he wanted as President. The Republicans, wanted to expand civil rights. read more

Johnson faced a Congress dominated by Republicans who despised him. Many of these were radical Republicans who were diametrically opposed to everything he wanted as President. read more

As president, the main issues that Andrew Jackson faced were issues that were based on class. Jackson saw himself as the"tribune" of the common people, the person who was to watch out for their interests. read more

South Carolina did attempt to declare the Tariff unconstitutional, and this led to Jackson's Nullification Proclamation. It was this controversy, not the Bank issue, that was his most serious issue; as he saw the Union about to dissolve before his eyes. read more