The chief motivation behind why the Representatives House of America’s impeachment Johnson was the presence of contrasting perspectives over the country's reunification following the American Wars. After accepting office, Johnson held the majority of Lincoln's bureau authorities.
He from the outset pursued a cruel strategy toward the defeated Southerners, denying political rights to any individual who had bolstered the Confederacy in a military or legislative job during the insubordination. He likewise consented to the capture of a few unmistakable Confederate authorities.