Question

which of president johnsons actions led directly to his impeachment by congress?
he expressed his dislike for supporters of the radical republicans.
he vetoed many of the laws associated with the reconstruction acts.
he fired the secretary of war in violation of the tenure of office act.
he sought to limit the influence and power of the freedmens bureau.

Explanation:

To determine the action leading to President Johnson's impeachment, we analyze each option:

• Disliking Radical Republicans' supporters (first option) was a political stance but not the direct cause.
• Vetoing Reconstruction - related laws (second option) showed policy disagreements but wasn't the impeachment - triggering action.
• The Tenure of Office Act was in place, and when Johnson fired Secretary of War Edwin Stanton in violation of this act (third option), it was seen as a direct challenge to congressional authority, leading to his impeachment.
• Limiting the Freedmen's Bureau (fourth option) was a policy move but not the impeachment - causing action.

Answer:

C. He fired the Secretary of War in violation of the Tenure of Office Act