Asked by donya donyam on May 11, 2024
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What caused the House of Representatives to impeach President Johnson?
A) He violated the Tenure of Office Act.
B) He violated the Civil Rights Amendments.
C) He violated the Reconstruction Acts.
D) He was accused of bribery.
Tenure of Office Act
A law enacted in 1867 intended to restrict the power of the President of the United States to remove certain office-holders without the Senate's approval.
- Determine the effects of the Reconstruction Acts on the Southern states and the reasons behind the impeachment of President Johnson.
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Quincy OchaiMay 17, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The primary cause for the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson was his violation of the Tenure of Office Act by attempting to remove Edwin M. Stanton, the Secretary of War, from his cabinet without Senate approval.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the effects of the Reconstruction Acts on the Southern states and the reasons behind the impeachment of President Johnson.
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