Question

Which of the following were actions that motivated Radical Republicans to seek the impeachment of President Johnson? Choose all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses

President Johnson encouraged former Confederate states to reject the Fourteenth Amendment.
President Johnson encouraged former Confederate states to reject the Fourteenth Amendment.

President Johnson helped write the new state constitutions.
President Johnson helped write the new state constitutions.

President Johnson often lost his temper during speaking engagements.
President Johnson often lost his temper during speaking engagements.

President Johnson fired several military commanders who supported Radical Reconstruction.

Answer 1

Correct choices:
- President Johnson encouraged former Confederate states to reject the Fourteenth Amendment.
- President Johnson fired several military commanders who supported Radical Reconstruction.

Brief explanation: Radical Republicans opposed Johnson’s lenient Reconstruction policies and his efforts to block the Fourteenth Amendment, and they were alarmed when he removed and tried to remove officials (like Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton) who enforced Radical Reconstruction—actions that led directly to impeachment proceedings.