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An infographic titled Johnson’s Impeachment 1868 is shown. ‘Yea’ Votes for Impeachment by Region in the House for 11 Articles including abuse of power and illegal actions: North: 121, South: 4, West 3 ‘Yea’ Votes for Impeachment by Region in the Senate for attempting to circumnavigate Congress: North: 29, South: 0, West 6 ‘Yea’ Votes for Impeachment by Region in the Senate for abuse of power to make appointments: North: 29, South: 0, West: 6 Infographic also indicates that all Republicans and no Democrats voted Yea.Source is Govtrack.
Which of the following best accounts for the number of southern votes cast for Johnson’s impeachment?
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Only a few southern states have been readmitted to the Union.
Only a few southern states have been readmitted to the Union.
Southern states only had voting rights in the House of Representatives.
Southern states only had voting rights in the House of Representatives.
Only a few southern representatives were Democrats.
Only a few southern representatives were Democrats.
Most southern representatives disliked Johnson.
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Only a few southern states have been readmitted to the Union.
Explanation: During Reconstruction many Southern seats were vacant or not fully represented in Congress, so few Southern members were present to vote — and those who were tended to be Democrats who opposed impeachment.
Explanation: During Reconstruction many Southern seats were vacant or not fully represented in Congress, so few Southern members were present to vote — and those who were tended to be Democrats who opposed impeachment.
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