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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President Johnson encouraged former Confederate states to reject the Fourteenth Amendment.
President Johnson encouraged former Confederate states to reject the Fourteenth Amendment. - only 2 answers are allowed

President Johnson helped write the new state constitutions.
President Johnson helped write the new state constitutions. - only 2 answers are allowed

President Johnson often lost his temper during speaking engagements.
President Johnson often lost his temper during speaking engagements. - only 2 answers are allowed

President Johnson fired several military commanders who supported Radical Reconstruction.

only 2 answers.

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 seen as direct challenges to the policies of Reconstruction and the efforts to secure rights for freed slaves and ensure their integration into society.