Reconstruction Era and Andrew Johnson's Presidency

The video discusses Tennessee's secession and Andrew Johnson's role in maintaining national unity during the Civil War. Johnson, despite being a Democrat, was chosen as Lincoln's Vice President. After Lincoln's assassination, Johnson's presidency was marked by conflict with Congress over Reconstruction policies. His lenient approach to reintegrating Southern states was opposed by Republicans, leading to his impeachment, though he was not removed from office. The video also highlights the purchase of Alaska during Johnson's presidency and the diminished role of presidents in the following decades.

What was Andrew Johnson's position on national unity during Tennessee's secession?

• He advocated for immediate reconciliation.

• He remained neutral.

• He championed state's rights but valued national unity.

• He supported the Confederacy.

Why did President Lincoln choose Andrew Johnson as his Vice Presidential nominee in 1864?

• Johnson was a strong advocate for abolition.

• Johnson was a prominent Republican leader.

• Johnson was a Democrat who supported national unity.

• Johnson had military experience.

What was the main issue between President Johnson and Congress after the Civil War?

• The establishment of new trade policies.

• The election of a new Vice President.

• The Reconstruction of Southern states.

• The expansion of the United States.

What did Johnson's Reconstruction plan require Southern states to do?

• Elect new governors.

• Remove slavery from their constitutions and apologize.

• Adopt new trade policies.

• Pay reparations to the Union.

How did Congress respond to Johnson's Reconstruction plan?

• They fully supported it.

• They passed laws to counteract it.

• They proposed an alternative plan.

• They ignored it.

What was the outcome of Johnson's impeachment trial?

• He was acquitted by a large margin.

• He was removed from office.

• He resigned before the trial concluded.

• The Senate fell one vote short of removing him.

What significant acquisition occurred during Johnson's presidency?

• The purchase of Hawaii.

• The purchase of Alaska.

• The acquisition of Puerto Rico.

• The annexation of Texas.

What was the impact of Johnson's presidency on the role of future presidents?

• Presidents focused more on foreign policy.

• Presidential terms were shortened.

• Presidents took a backseat for the next 30 years.

• Presidents gained more power.