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Using the excerpts, answer a, b, and c.
a) Briefly explain the main point of Excerpt 1.
b) Briefly explain the main point of Excerpt 2.
c) Provide ONE piece of evidence from the period to that is not included in the excerpts and explain how it supports the interpretation in either excerpt.
Solution
VerifiedAlthough Grimes did not support Johnson politically, he believed that it was politically inappropriate to remove Johnson via impeachment, and that he believed that Johnson acted appropriately upon the advice of his cabinet.
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