Which of the following best accounts for the number of southern votes cast for Johnson’s impeachment

Only few southern states have been readmilled to the union
Southern states only had voting rights in the House of Representatives
Only a few southern representatives were democrats
Most southern representatives disliked johnson

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The statement that best accounts for the number of southern votes cast for Johnson’s impeachment is:

Most southern representatives disliked Johnson.

Many southern representatives opposed Johnson due to his policies and approach towards Reconstruction, which many felt were too lenient on the South and did not adequately support civil rights for freedmen. This animosity contributed to their willingness to vote for his impeachment.

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