Question

What are TWO central ideas of this text? A Northerners and Southerners wanted to put the war quickly behind them and return to peace. B President Johnson wanted to punish the South for its rebellion but Congress limited his power to do so. C Many Northerners wanted to punish the Southerners for their treason and defiance. D Reconstruction ended in a stalemate, with neither the Republicans nor Democrats wielding significant power in the South. E President Johnson was impeached for continuously working against Congress by not only vetoing their approved laws, but defying new approved, legal legislation. F It was fortunate that that President Johnson was not removed from office because it would have set a dangerous precedent for American politics.

Answer 1

Answer:

C Many Northerners wanted to punish the Southerners for their treason and defiance.