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31 Cards in this Set
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What was Andrew Johnson? (Rep, Dem, etc.)
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Democrat
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How did Johnson become president?
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He was awarded VP position for being the only one who stayed loyal to the Union during Civil War
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What was Andrew Johnson's philosophy? (6)
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-states rights southern democrat (states should determine own racial solutions)
-Jacksonian democrat -no regard for freedmen, but sympathetic to their problems -hates wealthy So. democrates and blames them for the war -stood up for Constitution -follow Lincoln's plan- forgiveness, pardon, quick re-admittance to Union, abolish slavery |
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What did Johnson do by Dec. 1865?
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Granted amnesty to all former Confederate soldiers
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Under whose administration were the black codes put in place?
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Johnson
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Which president grew up in poverty, hated the rich, and was uneducated?
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Johnson
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Who was Johnson's wife?
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Elize McCardle
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Which president married his wife when she was just 16? (taught him how to read)
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Johnson
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Who was the first president to be impeached?
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Johnson
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Who is the youngest president to be married?
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Johnson
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Which president had the highest % of vetos overriden?
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Johnson
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What was the underlying cause for the impeachment of Johnson?
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He opposed Radical Rep reconstruction plans
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What was the immediate cause for the impeachment of Johnson?
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He violated the Tenure of Office Act by firing Sec. of War Edwin Stanton
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Who was the voter that decided the end of the impeachment of Andrew Johnson?
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Edward G. Ross
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Which state was purchased from Russia for $7.2 mil in 1867?
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Alaska
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What was the main focus of the campaign of 1868?
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Rep- "Wave the bloody shirt"
So. blacks vote |
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What was Grant's real name?
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Hiram
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Who were Grant's two VP's?
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Schuyler Colfax and Henry Wilson
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What was Grant? (Dem or Rep)
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Republican
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Did Grant have political experience?
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No, he was a military war hero
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Why was Grant a failure? (4)
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-common sense on battlefield failed him as pres. (he wasn't a politician)
-impressed by the wealthy- therefore appt several corrupt people to office -tool of the Radical Republicans-let Congress run the country -his presidency was dominated by scandal |
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Which president had feminine feature, hated the sight of blood, was superstitious, and failed at 2 businesses?
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Grant
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Who was Grant's wife?
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Julia Dent (cross-eyed)
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How much did Grant have his salary raised to?
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$50,000
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Which president was arrested for speeding?
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Grant
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Which president was the youngest yet at 46?
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Grant
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Which candidate died before the final votes were in in the election of 1872?
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Greeley
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What are mugwumps?
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liberal rep
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1/2 breeds?
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people who talk about freedom and honestly, but don't follow through
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What were the main issues after the civil war? (6)
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-reconstruction
-currency -civil service -honesty -tariffs -pensions for veterans |
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Who was the President whose failures include the creation of the KKK, the Black Friday scandal, and other scandals?
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Grant
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