View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what basis did Edmund G. Ross claim his right not to decide until all the evidence was presented against Johnson.
(a) He was trying to get bribe money for his vote.
(b) He wanted the publicity.
(c) He had taken the oath of impartiality.
(d) He thought it was all a big joke.

2. Why was it so surprising to the Radical Republicans that Ross would not announce his vote before the trial began?
(a) Roos' history was one of anti-slavery and against the southern states.
(b) Because he was from Kansas, they thought he would not vote against his constituents.
(c) He had been anti-Johnson for many years.
(d) The senior Senator from Kansas was for convicting Johnson.

3. What opinion did Taft share with Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas?
(a) That the Axis war crimes trials went against every principle of American justice.
(b) That the Constitution of the USA allowed for ex post facto prosecutions.
(c) That the Axis war crimes trials did not try the real offenders.
(d) That the Axis prisoners should not be allowed representation by lawyers.

4. What Senator had to be carried into the Senate to cast his vote on Johnson's impeachment?
(a) John B. Henderson.
(b) James W. Grimes.
(c) William Pitt Fessenden.
(d) Joseph Smith Fowler.

5. Under what law was President Andrew Johnson tried in the Congress?
(a) The Civilian Code.
(b) The Articles of Confederation.
(c) The Articles of Impeachment.
(d) The Bill of Rights.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Ross targeted for surveillance and harassment before the Johnson trial.

2. What was Webster's justification for accepting political gifts and money?

3. Taft supported education, health, housing, and other welfare programs against his normal conservative Republicanism. Why?

4. What was Ross' military experience?

5. What was Daniel Webster known for during his lifetime?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 459 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample