Multiple choice

Andrew Johnson was impeached because

  1. refused to carry out Lincoln's plan for reconstruction

  2. he vetoed the Wade-Davis Bill

  3. Congress was controlled by Republicans and he was a democrat

  4. violated the Tenure of Office Act firingthe Secretary of War
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Andrew Johnson was impeached primarily for violating the Tenure of Office Act when he attempted to remove Secretary of War Edwin Stanton without Senate approval.

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