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After Lincoln's assassination in April 1865, the presidency passed to

A.Andrew Johnson, a Tennessee Unionist and former Democrat

B.William Seward, the secretary of state

C.Ulysses S. Grant, the commanding general

D.Salmon P. Chase, the chief justice

Explanation

Core Concept

Johnson had been Lincoln's 1864 running mate on the Union ticket. His lenient approach to the defeated South soon clashed with congressional Republicans.

Correct Answer

AAndrew Johnson, a Tennessee Unionist and former Democrat

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