What Were the Key Elements of President Andrew Johnson's Reconstruction

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Essay

What were the key elements of President Andrew Johnson's Reconstruction policies that stirred objections from congressional Republicans? Why did congressional leaders so strongly object to those policies?

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Definitions:

Gross Return

The total return on an investment before any deductions are made for costs or expenses.

Managed Investment Companies

Firms that invest pooled funds from clients, taking on the responsibility of investment decisions and management for those funds.

Closed-end Funds

Investment funds that have a fixed number of shares which are not redeemable from the fund. Instead, the shares can be purchased or sold only in the market, at their current market price.

Unit Investment Trusts

An investment company offering a fixed portfolio of securities in a one-time public offering, with units redeemable on demand.