Did President Johnson violate the law with his actions? Should he have been removed from office? Now you get a chance to make your case. Your job is to persuade the Senate to vote for or against the impeachment of President Johnson.

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Did President Johnson violate the law with his actions? Should he have been removed from office?  Now you get a chance to make your case. Your job is to persuade the Senate to vote for or against the impeachment of President Johnson.

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An effective presentation will include:

A persuasive recommendation for or against the impeachment of President Johnson
Analysis of the impact of Reconstruction policies on the country and Johnson’s role in them
Evidence to support your recommendation including references to the 13th Amendment, the 14th Amendment, the Civil Rights Act, and the Reconstruction Acts