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Government

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders analyze the purposes of government. They examine or assess the importance of citizenship to the individual or to society at large (e.g., the importance of voting). Students explain the structure and functions of the three...
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Curated OER

MND Sound Ball Activity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to Act II, scene 1, lines 188-244 of "A Midsummer Night's Dream." They explore and analyze how dramatic lines can have varied interpretations by playing a game of sound ball utilizing a list of vocabulary words...
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: The Impeachment Trial

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive overview and analysis of President Clinton's impeachment trial. Includes information about the participants and how they voted, links to transcripts of the hearings, interviews with political analysts and politicians, and a...
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University of Missouri

Famous Trials: Andrew Johnson Impeachment Trial

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of President Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial in 1868.
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Other

Education at Harp week.com: The Impeachment of Andrew Johnson Simulation Game

For Students 9th - 10th
A simulation game of the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson in 1868, along with a wealth of material from articles and editorials published in Harper's Weekly at the time of the trial. The number of charges against him is...
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University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: Salmon P. Chase, Impeachment of Andrew Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
Essay describing the attempts of Salmon Chase, the Supreme Court Chief Justice, to ensure that President Andrew Johnson received fair treatment at his impeachment trial in 1868.
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Other

Watergate.info: Analysis of the Impeachment Votes

For Students 9th - 10th
A chart of each of the House Judiciary Committee member's party affiliation and vote on each article of impeachment in the Watergate case.
Article
A&E Television

History.com: 8 Us Governors Who Were Impeached and Convicted

For Students 9th - 10th
Of the three U.S. presidents who were impeached -- Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton and Donald Trump -- none were ever convicted or removed from office. But when it comes to governors, the history of impeachment is quite different. There...
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The History Place

The History Place: Presidential Impeachment Proceedings

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the procedure that is followed for a presidential impeachment.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Classroom: Impeachment

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this interactive timeline on the impeachment process in the United States.
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The History Place

The History Place: Impeachment of Andrew Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
A clear explanation of the events that led to the trial and impeachment of Andrew Johnson. Included are the articles of impeachment.
Article
A&E Television

History.com: Has a u.s. Supreme Court Justice Ever Been Impeached?

For Students 9th - 10th
Supreme Court justices serve for life, unless they resign, die or are impeached and removed from office. The reason for their lifetime tenure is to enable them to make decisions free from any pressure by the executive or legislative...
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The History Place

The History Place: Presidential Impeachment Proceedings

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides the background and events leading to the Articles of Impeachment being drawn up against Richard Nixon by the House Judiciary Committee.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How Does Impeachment Work?

For Students 9th - 10th
Alex Gendler details the process of impeachment.
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iCivics

I Civics: Impeachment and Conviction (Infographic)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This infographic explains how impeachment works, who's involved, where those entities get their authority, and what it really takes to remove a federal official from office.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: A President Impeached

For Students 5th - 8th
The Radical Republicans in Congress did not approve of President Andrew Johnson's attempts to thwart their plans for Reconstruction. See what charges they used to impeach Johnson and find out why he was not removed from office.
Primary
American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: Barbara Jordan: Statement on the Articles of Impeachment

For Students 9th - 10th
This is text and audio of Barbara Jordan's statement on the Articles of Impeachment delivered on July 25, 1974, at the House Judiciary Committee meeting discussing the Impeachment of President Nixon for his involvement in Watergate.
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Thomson Reuters

Find Law: Article Ii: Impeachment

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides detailed information about Article II of the Constitution, which focuses on impeachment.
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The Dirksen Congressional Center

Congress for Kids: Impeachment

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read a brief synopsis of the process of impeachment and then complete the short quiz to check for understanding.
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Other

Thomas Babington Macaulay:impeachment of Warren Hastings

For Students 9th - 10th
This historical essay by Thomas Macaulay provides a detailed account of the day of Governor Warren Hastings' impeachment at Westminster. Includes footnotes explaining references and unfamiliar terms; includes links to famous people...
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The History Place

The History Place: Presidential Impeachment Proceedings

For Students 9th - 10th
The History Place is an excellent site to research President Clinton's Impeachment. A brief biography of Clinton, events leading up to the impeachment, articles of impeachment, and the consequences.
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Other

Harp Week: Impeachment of Andrew Johnson: Tenure of Office Act

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from HarpWeek contains information on the impeachment of Andrew Johnson because he violated the Tenure of Office Act. The site is not too in-depth but it does provide some interesting information.
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Digital History

Digital History: President Johnson Impeached [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
No love was lost between the Congress' trying to pass Reconstruction plans and President Andrew Johnson's attempts to thwart those plans. Read a short biography of Andrew Johnson to get an idea of the man. Follow the timeline of...
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Other

Impeachment of Andrew Johnson: Andrew Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biography of Andrew Johnson followed by details of how Radical Republicans tried to take over the reconstruction by forcing Johnson out of office.

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