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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Andrew Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Britannica provides information on President Andrew Johnson.
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State Library of North Carolina

N Cpedia: Andrew Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a biography of Andrew Johnson's life, as well as facts about his presidency. Short video included.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Andrew Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Andrew Johnson and summaries of important events during his presidency.
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Other

North Hagerstown Hs: President Andrew Johnson as a Hero

For Students 9th - 10th
A student's perspective of the reasons (e.g., political manipulations) behind Andrew Johnson's impeachment in 1868.
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Website
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

Chicago Tribune: Presidential Portraits: Andrew Johnson [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Students explore Andrew Johnson. The resource consists of a picture and outline of the President's life. Topics included are highlights of presidency, military service, and political party.
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Website
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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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography of President Andrew Johnson for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the 17th president of the United States, Andrew Johnson, on this website.
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Article
New York Times

New York Times: On This Day: Andrew Johnson Dead

For Students 9th - 10th
A copy of Johnson's obituary, with an interesting account of the ex-president's private and public life, from page 1 of the New York Times (August 1, 1875).
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Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Johnson, Andrew 1808 1875

For Students 9th - 10th
List of Andrew Johnson's accomplishments during his political career, including his terms as a Representative and a Senator from Tennessee and a Vice President and 17th President of the United States.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Opposing Views on Reconstruction

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at how Andrew Johnson tried to carry out Lincoln's plan for reconstruction. Read onto the second page to find out how the congressional plan thwarted Johnson and was much more punitive.
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Website
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.
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Andrew Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Andrew Johnson.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Andrew Johnson Historic Site: Fourteenth Amendment

For Students 9th - 10th
The complete text of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
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Other

Impeachment of Andrew Johnson: William H. Seward

For Students 9th - 10th
Short biography of the man who served as secretary of state under President Lincoln and Johnson.
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Stanford University

Sheg: Document Based History: Reading Like a Historian: Radical Reconstruction

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students use primary source documents to investigate central historical questions. In this investigation students read speeches by Thaddeus Stevens and Andrew Johnson in order to explore why the Radical...
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Curated OER

Andrew Johnson

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of Andrew Johnson.
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Curated OER

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.
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Website
Digital History

Digital History: America's Reconstruction: Rights and Power

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about Reconstruction, the United States Government, slavery, and civil rights.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Andrew Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
Andrew Johnson, who took office after Lincoln's assassination.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Andrew Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
(1808-1875) Andrew Johnson was the 17th President of the United States (1865-69).
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Andrew Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
Andrew Johnson (December 29, 1808 - July 31, 1875) was the seventeenth President of the United States (1865-69), succeeding to the Presidency upon the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. He was one of only two U.S. Presidents to be...
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University of Missouri

Famous Trials: The Tenure of Office Act 1867

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the Tenure of Office Act and why it caused problems for Andrew Johnson, leading to his impeachment. From part of a larger site filled with primary source information about Johnson's trial.
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Radical Reconstruction

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about the frustration the Radical Republicans in Congress had with the Reconstruction plans of Andrew Johnson. Find out what legislation they were able to pass over Johnson's veto, and how they attempted to protect emancipated...

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