Question

Andrew Johnson was chosen to be Vice President because it was hoped that he __________. refused to impeach Lincoln was from Lincoln’s home state opposed the South’s “Black Codes” would attract pro-Union Democrats

Answer 1

At the time of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln,  Andrew Johnson was the Vice President of the United States. He served  from March 1865 till April 1865.

Question: Andrew Johnson was chosen to be Vice President because it was hoped that he __________.

Answer: would attract pro-Union Democrats