Which statement is not true about Andrew Johnson?
A) He wanted to exclude the planters from political leadership in the South but then undermined his intention by granting so many pardons to this group.
B) He cared deeply about obtaining just treatment for the freedmen.
C) He was a lifelong Democrat with no interest in building the strength of the Republican party.
D) He vetoed all of the congressional reconstruction acts, only to have Congress override his vetoes.
E) During the war he had reversed his position on slavery.

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Andrew Johnson did not prioritize obtaining just treatment for the freedmen; he was more focused on restoring the Union quickly and was lenient towards the Southern states, often at the expense of the rights of freedmen.

Which Statement Is Not True About Andrew Johnson