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

Question

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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.

pick two

Answer 1

The two actions that motivated Radical Republicans to seek the impeachment of President Johnson are:

1. President Johnson encouraged former Confederate states to reject the Fourteenth Amendment.
2. President Johnson fired several military commanders who supported Radical Reconstruction.

These actions were viewed as defying the Reconstruction efforts and undermining the goals of the Radical Republicans.