Rural Americans were much more self-sufficient than Urban Americans. They had farms or often went hunting or similar things and didn't rely that much on money and getting manufactured goods or store-bought food. Urban Americans however had other opportunities such as higher chance of chasing their careers or educating themselves or participating in daily life and political events and similar things.
President Andrew Johnson and President Bill Clinton were similar as aside from being presidents of the United States they were both impeached. Another was they were both coming from the South. Hope this is the answer and would be of help.
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