In Contrast to President Johnson, Most Congressional Republicans Believed That

question 47

Multiple Choice

In contrast to President Johnson, most congressional Republicans believed that

• A) the Southern states had really left the Union.
• B) reconstruction should be on Congress's terms rather than the President's.
• C) the Black Codes undermined the very purpose of the Civil War.
• D) white voters who had backed the Confederacy should be disenfranchised.
• E) Confederate leaders could be elected to federal office if they asked for pardons.

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Time Preference

The degree to which individuals prefer to receive goods, services, or returns on investments sooner rather than later.

Expected Inflation

The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is projected to rise over a specific period, influencing economic decisions.

Real Interest Rate

The rate of interest an investor, saver, or lender receives (or expects to receive) after allowing for inflation.

Capital Investment

The spending of money on resources intended to benefit a business in the long term, such as by acquiring assets or improving infrastructure.