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agasfer [191]
2 years ago
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What was the main cause of the impeachment of president andrew johnson in 1869?

History
2 answers:
UNO [17]2 years ago
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The primary charge against Johnson was that he had violated the Tenure of Office Act, passed by Congress in March 1867 over Johnson's veto. Specifically, he had removed from office Edwin Stanton, the secretary of war, whom the act was largely designed to protect.

<h3>What happened to the Tenure of Office Act?</h3>

The Tenure of Office Act had been passed over Johnson's veto in 1867 and stated that a President could not dismiss appointed officials without the consent of Congress. Both Lincoln and Johnson had experienced problems with Stanton, an ally of the Radicals in Congress.

<h3>What was the effect of the Tenure of Office Act?</h3>

The Tenure of Office Act had been passed over Johnson's veto in 1867 and stated that a President could not dismiss appointed officials without the consent of Congress.

Learn more about the Tenure of Office Act here: brainly.com/question/16379969

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-BARSIC- [3]2 years ago
4 0

Answer:

The Tenure of Office Act.

Explanation:

The main reason President Andrew Johnson was impeached was that he violated (broke) the Tenure in Office Act of 1867.

An act regulating the tenure of certain civil offices or The Tenure of Office Act is an act intended to restrict the power of US presidents to remove the certain office-holders without the senate's approval. The act was enforced from March 2nd, 1867 - 1887. President Andrew Johnson did veto this act.

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