Question

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