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Why did president Johnson oppose the 14th amendment

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He Had a “few slaves” he wanted to keep them therfore he opposed it

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He didn't like the idea of slaves getting granted citizenship

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Johnson opposed the Fourteenth Amendment which gave citizenship to former slaves. ... Johnson's strong opposition to federally guaranteed rights for black Americans is widely criticized.

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