| Clip Of First Lady Eliza Johnson
Description
Guests discuss the impeachment of Andrew Johnson and the role of Eliza Johnson during that period.
5 minutes
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Explain the steps that led to the impeachment of Andrew Johnson.
- Describe life in the White House during the Impeachment process. Why did the family react this way?
- How would Eliza Johnson tell her husband about news in the press? Why do you think shehandled it that way?
- What was the result of the Impeachment trial? How did Eliza Johnson react?
Participants
Vocabulary
- Acquittal
- Edward Stanton
- Impeachment
- Impetus
- Tenure Of Office Act