Radical Reconstruction

Question 1

Following the vote to impeach Andrew Johnson, the president

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faced a Senate trial.

Question 2

Why did Congress pass the Civil Rights Act of 1866?

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to outline the rights granted to all male citizens of the United States

Question 3

Thaddeus Stevens, a congressional leader during Reconstruction,

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fought for the rights of African Americans.

Question 4

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

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Johnson had abused his presidential powers.

Question 5

Many members of Congress opposed President Johnson’s plan for Reconstruction because

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they believed the South had not suffered enough consequences for the war.

Question 6

Who was the leader of the Radical Republicans during Reconstruction?

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Thaddeus Stevens

Question 7

Congress disapproved of the fact that without their approval President Johnson suspended

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Edwin Stanton.

Question 8

As a result of the tension between President Johnson and the Radical Republicans,

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Congress voted to impeach Andrew Johnson.

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