What was the significance of the Election of 1866?
A) Republicans gained two-thirds majorities in both the House and Senate. They could, therefore, override any presidential veto.
B) Republicans gained simple majorities in both the House and Senate. They could, therefore, override any presidential veto.
C) Democrats gained strength, since Americans saw the impeachment attempt of the president as a political sham.
D) A new, independent party, the National Democrats, gained significant amounts of power through the black vote.
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