Which of these statements describe why President Johnson lost the support of Congress? Check all that apply.

Question

A.
Johnson’s plan to punish the South was too radical for Congress to tolerate.

B.
Johnson was a Southern Democrat who did little to protect the newly freed people.

C.
Johnson opposed Congress and violated the Tenure of Office Act.

D.
Johnson lost support in Congress because he did not punish the South severely enough.

Answer 1

The statements that describe why President Johnson lost the support of Congress include:

B. Johnson was a Southern Democrat who did little to protect the newly freed people.

C. Johnson opposed Congress and violated the Tenure of Office Act.

These two points reflect critical issues that contributed to Johnson's loss of support, particularly his perceived leniency toward the South and his conflicts with Congress that led to his impeachment.