Andrew Johnson and Reconstruction Quiz

Why did Tennessee secede from the United States?

• To gain independence

• To support Andrew Johnson

• To avoid paying taxes

• To join the Confederacy

What position did Andrew Johnson hold before becoming Vice President?

• Secretary of State

• Military Governor of Tennessee

• Governor of Tennessee

• Senator

What was a key requirement in Johnson's plan for Southern states to rejoin the Union?

• Electing new leaders

• Building new infrastructure

• Paying reparations

• Abolishing slavery

What did Republicans in Congress want in addition to the abolition of slavery?

• More legal protections for black citizens

• More land for Southern states

• Less federal control

• More trade agreements

How did Congress respond to Johnson's vetoes of Reconstruction bills?

• They revised the bills

• They overrode the vetoes

• They accepted the vetoes

• They ignored the bills

What law did Congress pass to limit Johnson's power?

• A law preventing him from firing certain government workers

• A law limiting his travel

• A law increasing taxes

• A law reducing his term

What was the result of Johnson's impeachment trial?

• He was removed from office

• He was acquitted by one vote

• He was fined

• He resigned

Which territory did the US purchase during Johnson's presidency?

• Guam

• Puerto Rico

• Hawaii

• Alaska

What was a long-term effect of Johnson's presidency?

• Presidents took a backseat for the next 30 years

• The military grew significantly

• The US expanded westward

• The economy boomed

Who dominated the government during the 30 years following Johnson's presidency?

• The Supreme Court

• State Governors

• Congress

• The President