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Which of the following were causes of Johnson's impeachment? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)

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Radical Republicans were angry that Johnson enacted the Black Codes early in his presidency.
Radical Republicans were angry that Johnson enacted the Black Codes early in his presidency.

Johnson vetoed the Civil Rights Act and refused to support other reform legislation that granted African Americans more rights.
Johnson vetoed the Civil Rights Act and refused to support other reform legislation that granted African Americans more rights.

Johnson disagreed with the Republican view that states should get to decide who gets to vote.
Johnson disagreed with the Republican view that states should get to decide who gets to vote.

Johnson broke the law when he fired Secretary of War Edwin Stanton without Congressional approval.
Johnson broke the law when he fired Secretary of War Edwin Stanton without Congressional approval.

Southern Democrats felt Johnson made it too difficult for them to rejoin the Union.

1 answer

The two correct answers regarding the causes of Johnson's impeachment are:

  1. Johnson vetoed the Civil Rights Act and refused to support other reform legislation that granted African Americans more rights.
  2. Johnson broke the law when he fired Secretary of War Edwin Stanton without Congressional approval.

These actions were significant factors that led to his impeachment by the House of Representatives.