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Radical Reconstruction

Question 8 • GA-GSE Grade 8 Georgia Studies

As a result of the tension between President Johnson and the Radical Republicans,

Answer
A
Congress voted to impeach Andrew Johnson.
B
Johnson decided to sign the Reconstruction Acts.
C
Johnson chose to support Radical Reconstruction.
D
Congress refused to support Secretary Edwin Stanton.

Explanation

President Johnson opposed the Radical Republicans’ Reconstruction policies, creating a major conflict with Congress. The conflict intensified when Johnson tried to remove Secretary of War Edwin Stanton, whom Congress had protected. Congress voted to impeach Johnson, so the correct choice is “Congress voted to impeach Andrew Johnson.”

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