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QuizMultiple Choice

Presidential and Radical Reconstruction

Question 3 • RMA FL-2100310-United States History Semester 1

What was one reason Congress gave for wanting to remove President Johnson from office?

Answer
J
Johnson was violating the Civil Rights Act of 1866.
J
Johnson was abusing his presidential powers.
J
Johnson had failed to provide his own Reconstruction plan.
J
Johnson had created new Cabinet positions without approval.

Explanation

Congress accused President Andrew Johnson of abusing his presidential powers, including by trying to remove Secretary of War Edwin Stanton in violation of the Tenure of Office Act. This supports choice B, “Johnson was abusing his presidential powers.”

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