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How and why did many Southerners attempts to stop the laws Congress passed?

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The southerners were opposed to the Union. They especially didn’t like the laws Congress passed concerning slavery. This all led up to the Civil war after many congressional hearings and other political issues.
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Answer:Congress also passed the Reconstruction Acts. These initially were vetoed by President Johnson, but later were overridden by Congress. The first Reconstruction Act placed 10 Confederate states under military control, grouping them into five military districts that would serve as the acting government for the region.

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