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What role did Stevens play in securing rights for black Americans during Reconstruction?
Leading Opposition to President Andrew Johnson
Supporting the Confederacy
Promoting segregation
Opposing new taxes
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Stevens stood as a prominent figure in obstructing the policies of President Andrew Johnson during the Reconstruction era. He firmly opposed Johnson's lenient approach towards the defeated Confederate states and advocated for a more rigorous reconstruction process that would safeguard the rights of Black Americans. Stevens believed in granting suffrage to Black men and ensuring their political participation to achieve a truly inclusive and just society.
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