Which statement best summarizes the movement to impeach President Andrew Johnson?

Southern lawmakers felt that Johnson had broken the law by favoring the North with the Reconstruction Acts.

Democrats in Congress wanted to punish President Johnson for his support of Lincoln’s Reconstruction policies.

Republicans in Congress felt that Johnson favored the rights of former slaves over those of the South’s white citizens.

President Johnson was disliked by many because he used his political power to fight against equal rights for former slaves.

Question

Which statement best summarizes the movement to impeach President Andrew Johnson?

 Southern lawmakers felt that Johnson had broken the law by favoring the North with the Reconstruction Acts.

 Democrats in Congress wanted to punish President Johnson for his support of Lincoln’s Reconstruction policies.

 Republicans in Congress felt that Johnson favored the rights of former slaves over those of the South’s white citizens.

 President Johnson was disliked by many because he used his political power to fight against equal rights for former slaves.

anonymous · Answer

D for sure.