What Was President Johnson's Fate After He Vetoed the Reconstruction

question 50

Multiple Choice

What was President Johnson's fate after he vetoed the Reconstruction Acts?

• A) He was removed as president after impeachment by the House and conviction by the Senate.
• B) He was impeached in the House, but the Senate failed to convict him by one vote.
• C) He was reelected to a second term in 1868.
• D) He resigned the presidency.

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