Why was Andrew Johnson impeached, and what was the outcome of the impeachment trial?

• A. For abusing wartime powers in the West; he was impeached but not removed.
• B. For firing Secretary of War Edwin Stanton in possible violation of the Tenure of Office Act; he was impeached but acquitted by the Senate.
• C. For violating the Reconstruction Acts; he was acquitted.
• D. For obstructing Reconstruction policies; he was acquitted.

Answer: (B)