Reconstruction - Presidents Flashcards
1
Q
what’s the order of the presidents ruling during reconstruction?
A
Lincoln, Johnson, Grant
2
Q
Duration of Lincolns presidency?
A
1861-1865
3
Q
Duration of Johnsons presidency?
A
1865-1868
4
Q
Duration of Grant’s presidency?
A
1869-1877
5
Q
What is impeachment?
A
Where an official is accused of unlawful activity
6
Q
Which president was impeached?
A
Johnson
7
Q
What was the result of this impeachment of this president?
A
Johnson luckily escaped impeachment as not enough people voted against him, he remained as president but his credibility was ruined.
