Question

Why President Johnson was impeached and whether or not you think this move was legal and describe why you feel this way.

Answer 1

He was impeached because he was racist and uncooperative. He would take away plans that the people made for slaves to be free. I believe it was legal because everyone has a right to freedom and he would not let that happen

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Answer 2

On February 24, 1868, three days after Johnson's dismissal of Stanton, the House of Representatives voted 126 to 47 (with 17 members not voting) in favor of a resolution to impeach the president for high crimes and misdemeanors. Thaddeus Stevens addressed the House prior to the vote.

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