The Andrew Johnson Impeachment Explained: US History Review

The video explores the impeachment of Andrew Johnson, the 17th President of the United States. It discusses the political context of Johnson's presidency following Lincoln's assassination, his conflicts with Congress, and the Radical Republicans' push for stricter Reconstruction policies. The Tenure of Office Act, which restricted Johnson's ability to remove cabinet members, played a central role in his impeachment. Despite being impeached, Johnson was acquitted by one vote in the Senate. The video emphasizes the importance of reserving impeachment for serious legal violations rather than political disagreements.

Which political party did Andrew Johnson belong to when he became Vice President?

• Republican

• Democrat

• Whig

• Federalist

Why did Abraham Lincoln choose Andrew Johnson as his running mate in 1864?

• To promote economic policies

• To strengthen ties with the Whig Party

• To appeal to Radical Republicans

• To gain support from pro-Union Southerners

What was one of the main issues Andrew Johnson faced with Congress during his presidency?

• Foreign policy disagreements

• Economic reforms

• Military occupation of Southern states

• Support for the 14th Amendment

Which group gained control of Congress following the midterm elections during Johnson's presidency?

• Radical Republicans

• Moderate Republicans

• Southern Democrats

• Northern Whigs

Who was Edwin Stanton in the context of Andrew Johnson's presidency?

• Vice President

• Secretary of War

• Chief Justice

• Speaker of the House

What did the Tenure of Office Act require the President to do before removing a cabinet member?

• Obtain Senate approval

• Consult the Vice President

• Seek approval from the House of Representatives

• Notify the Supreme Court

What was the main reason for Andrew Johnson's impeachment?

• Foreign policy failures

• Political disagreements with Congress

• High crimes and misdemeanors

• Economic mismanagement

How many articles of impeachment were brought against Andrew Johnson?

• Seven

• Five

• Thirteen

• Eleven

What was the outcome of Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial in the Senate?

• The trial was postponed indefinitely

• He was removed from office

• He was acquitted by one vote

• He resigned before the trial concluded

What precedent did Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial set for future impeachments?

• Impeachment should be based on political disagreements

• Impeachment should involve the Supreme Court

• Impeachment should be reserved for high crimes and misdemeanors

• Impeachment should occur every four years