Question

Question

Which action taken by President Andrew Johnson triggered his impeachment trial?

(1 point)
Responses

Johnson refused to enforce Reconstruction.
Johnson refused to enforce Reconstruction.

Johnson passed the Civil Rights Act of 1866.
Johnson passed the Civil Rights Act of 1866.

Johnson ignored the Tenure of Office Act.
Johnson ignored the Tenure of Office Act.

Johnson refused to enforce the Fourteenth Amendment after it was ratified by the states.

Answer 1

The action taken by President Andrew Johnson that triggered his impeachment trial was that he ignored the Tenure of Office Act.