The impeachment of President Andrew Johnson was due to

A) charges that he had lied under oath of reconstruction laws

B) his involvement in the Confederate military during the Civil War

C) a struggle between congress and President over governmental power

D) his actions at a 'Radical Republican' during the Reconstruction Era

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Hugh Meza

20 April, 15:09

The impeachment of President Andrew Johnson was due to

A) charges that he had lied under oath of reconstruction laws

B) his involvement in the Confederate military during the Civil War

C) a struggle between congress and President over governmental power

D) his actions at a 'Radical Republican' during the Reconstruction Era

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Reyna · Answer 1

I think the answer is D) his actions at a 'Radical Republican' during the reconstruction of the southern states

Bass · Answer 2

the answer is C

Explanation: One week later, the House adopted eleven articles of impeachment against the president. The articles charged Johnson with: Dismissing Edwin Stanton from office after the Senate had voted not to concur with his dismissal and had ordered him reinstated.