He was criticized as an impractical dreamer who failed to understand that the international order is, and always will be anarchic and unruly, outside the rule of law, where only military force can effectively protect the nation's security. ... Some of his many idealistic goals were reached, such as making America one of the most dominant economic and military powers, ranking him among the many great American Presidents. ...

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Johnson also offered amnesty to high-ranking officials in Confederacy who would promise future loyalty. ... The Congress went on and passed series of Reconstruction Acts in favor of the Republicans, which enhanced the remaining ex-Confederate states into five military districts controlled by former Union generals. ...

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Though the Republican Party was founded on pro-minority ideals and continued to have the support of minorities its reputation quickly began to change. Wagner (2007) states that during the early late 1800's and the early 1900's, Republican support weakened among the working class. In addition, many A...

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