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Famous Trials: The Tenure of Office Act 1867

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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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impeachment, andrew johnson, reconstruction
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presidential veto, charles sumner, congressional reconstruction, edwin m. stanton, radical republicans, reconstruction legislation, tenure of office act
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Resource Details
Grade
9th - 10th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Handouts & References
Audiences
For Administrator Use
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