Question

guided practice
what event finally caused congress to move to impeach andrew johnson?
a. johnson ignored the provisions of the tenure of office act.
b. johnson supported the black codes.
c. johnson passed the military reconstruction act.
d. johnson supported the plight of plantation owners.

Explanation:

Andrew Johnson's violation of the Tenure of Office Act, specifically removing Secretary of War Edwin Stanton without Senate approval, was the direct event that led Congress to initiate impeachment proceedings against him. The other options are incorrect: Johnson opposed (not supported) black codes, he vetoed (did not pass) the Military Reconstruction Act, and his support for former plantation owners was not the immediate impeachment trigger.

Answer:

A. Johnson ignored the provisions of the Tenure of Office Act.