Some of the actions that motivated Radical Republicans to seek the impeachment of President Johnson were:
1. Johnson's resistance to implementing the Reconstruction policies enacted by Congress: Radical Republicans believed that Johnson's lenient approach towards the former Confederate states undermined their efforts to protect the rights of newly freed African Americans and ensure a comprehensive Reconstruction.
2. Johnson's removal of Edwin M. Stanton as Secretary of War: President Johnson attempted to remove Stanton, a prominent Radical Republican, from his cabinet against the will of Congress. This violated the recently passed Tenure of Office Act, leading to further tensions between Johnson and the Radical Republicans.
3. Johnson's public denunciation of Congress and his veto of key Reconstruction legislation: Johnson frequently criticized Radical Republicans in public speeches and vetoed several bills aimed at ensuring the civil rights of African Americans and protecting their political representation in the Southern states.
4. The opposing visions of Reconstruction: Radical Republicans believed in a more radical approach to Reconstruction, with greater protection for civil rights and a more thorough restructuring of the Southern states. Johnson's more lenient policies and unwillingness to enforce civil rights protections incongruent with the Radical Republicans' vision, further fueling their desire for impeachment.
5. Political competition: Some Radical Republicans saw Johnson's impeachment as an opportunity to diminish his influence and assert their own power within the Republican Party.
Which of the following were actions that motivated Radical Republicans to seek the impeachment of President Johnson?
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