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

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

President Johnson helped write the new state constitutions.

President Johnson often lost his temper during speaking engagements.

President Johnson fired several military commanders who supported Radical Reconstruction.

Answer 1

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

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

These actions directly challenged the goals of the Radical Republicans and their efforts to implement Reconstruction policies.