Question

Which was the immediate cause of the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson?

A. his dismissal of Secretary of War, Edwin Stanton

B. his veto of the Freedmen’s Bill

C. his sending of troops to southern states

Answer 1

Answer: A. his dismissal of Secretary of War, Edwin Stanton .

Explanation: When President Andrew Johnson officially dismissed the Secretary of War Edwin Stanton, the House of Representatives voted to impeach him.

Answer 2

A. His dismissal of Secretary of Was Edwin Stanton