Curated OER
Government
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...
Curated OER
MND Sound Ball Activity
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...
PBS
Pbs News Hour: The Impeachment Trial
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...
University of Missouri
Famous Trials: Andrew Johnson Impeachment Trial
An account of President Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial in 1868.
Other
Education at Harp week.com: The Impeachment of Andrew Johnson Simulation Game
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...
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: Salmon P. Chase, Impeachment of Andrew Johnson
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.
Other
Watergate.info: Analysis of the Impeachment Votes
A chart of each of the House Judiciary Committee member's party affiliation and vote on each article of impeachment in the Watergate case.
A&E Television
History.com: 8 Us Governors Who Were Impeached and Convicted
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...
The History Place
The History Place: Presidential Impeachment Proceedings
Explains the procedure that is followed for a presidential impeachment.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Classroom: Impeachment
Check out this interactive timeline on the impeachment process in the United States.
The History Place
The History Place: Impeachment of Andrew Johnson
A clear explanation of the events that led to the trial and impeachment of Andrew Johnson. Included are the articles of impeachment.
A&E Television
History.com: Has a u.s. Supreme Court Justice Ever Been Impeached?
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...
The History Place
The History Place: Presidential Impeachment Proceedings
Provides the background and events leading to the Articles of Impeachment being drawn up against Richard Nixon by the House Judiciary Committee.
iCivics
I Civics: Impeachment and Conviction (Infographic)
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.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: A President Impeached
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.
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Barbara Jordan: Statement on the Articles of Impeachment
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.
Thomson Reuters
Find Law: Article Ii: Impeachment
This resource provides detailed information about Article II of the Constitution, which focuses on impeachment.
The Dirksen Congressional Center
Congress for Kids: Impeachment
Read a brief synopsis of the process of impeachment and then complete the short quiz to check for understanding.
Other
Thomas Babington Macaulay:impeachment of Warren Hastings
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...
The History Place
The History Place: Presidential Impeachment Proceedings
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.
Other
Harp Week: Impeachment of Andrew Johnson: Tenure of Office Act
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.
Digital History
Digital History: President Johnson Impeached [Pdf]
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...
Other
Impeachment of Andrew Johnson: Andrew Johnson
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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