Andrew Johnson's Presidency and Impeachment

The video discusses the impeachment of U.S. President Andrew Johnson, who became president after Lincoln's assassination. Johnson's lenient reconstruction policies were opposed by Radical Republicans. His defiance of the Tenure of Office Act led to his impeachment, though he was acquitted by one vote.

What role did Andrew Johnson hold before becoming Vice President?

• Secretary of State

• Mayor of New York

• Senator from Tennessee

• Governor of California

Why was Andrew Johnson chosen as Abraham Lincoln's running mate in 1864?

• He was a popular figure in the North.

• He had military experience.

• He was the only senator from a seceding state loyal to the Union.

• He was a strong abolitionist.

Who was the President of the United States before Andrew Johnson?

• James Buchanan

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Abraham Lincoln

• Rutherford B. Hayes

What significant event coincided with Johnson becoming President?

• The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation

• The start of the Civil War

• The Battle of Gettysburg

• The end of the Civil War

What was the main reason for the Radical Republicans' opposition to Johnson's policies?

• His foreign policy decisions

• His economic policies

• His lenient reconstruction policies towards the South

• His support for the Confederacy

What was the purpose of the Tenure of Office Act?

• To increase the President's power over Congress

• To limit the President's term to two terms

• To prevent the President from removing officials without Senate approval

• To abolish the Vice Presidency

Who did Johnson attempt to replace Edwin M. Stanton with in 1867?

• General Robert E. Lee

• General Ulysses S. Grant

• General Lorenzo Thomas

• General William T. Sherman

What action did Edwin M. Stanton take after being dismissed by Johnson?

• He joined the Confederate army.

• He resigned peacefully.

• He locked himself in his office.

• He fled the country.

On what date was Andrew Johnson impeached by the House of Representatives?

• May 16, 1868

• March 4, 1865

• February 24, 1868

• April 15, 1865

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

• He was found guilty and imprisoned.

• He was removed from office.

• He was acquitted by a single vote.

• He resigned before the trial concluded.