1. Andrew Johnson was chosen to be Vice President because it was hoped that he __________.

Question

A refused to impeach Lincoln
B was from Lincoln’s home state
C opposed the South’s “Black Codes”
D would attract pro-Union Democrats

2. Johnson was impeached after he __________.
A pardoned eleven former Confederates
B violated the Tenure of Office Act
C criticized Radical Republicans
D supported the “Black Codes”

3. What was the outcome of Johnson’s impeachment?
A Not guilty.
B He resigned.
C Guilty and forced to resign.
D Guilty, but not removed from office

4. Who was the second President to be impeached?
A Bill Clinton
B Donald Trump
C Richard Nixon
D Andrew Jackson

Answer 1

1. Andrew Johnson was chosen to be Vice President because it was hoped that he D. would attract pro-Union Democrats.

2. Johnson was impeached after he B. violated the Tenure of Office Act.

3. What was the outcome of Johnson’s impeachment? D. Guilty, but not removed from office.

4. Who was the second President to be impeached? A. Bill Clinton.