Question

Who became president in the wake of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination?

A) Andrew Johnson

B) Ulysses S. Grant

C) Philip H. Sheridan

D) George McClellan

Answer 1

A) Andrew Johnson
Even though he was soon impeached

Answer 2

Option: A) Andrew Johnson

Step-by-step explanation:

After the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln by John Booth in 1865, Andrew Johnson became the 17th President of America. Under the Presidency of Lincoln, Johnson remained in the post of Vice President. Andrew Johnson served his term as a President of America from 1865 to 1869.