The Impeachment of Andrew Johnson Printable Reading Comprehension
Grade Level: 6+ | Lexile: 1150 | Word Count: 518
Read the passage. Then, answer the questions.

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Discussion Questions-
  1. Why did Congress and President Johnson disagree about how to rebuild the South after the Civil War?
  2. What was the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and why did Johnson veto it?
  3. What was the purpose of the Reconstruction Act of 1867?
  4. Why was Johnson impeached, and what was the result of his trial?
Reading Groups - This passage and activity serves as an excellent tool for enrichment-based reading groups in language arts or social studies.
Morning Work - The activity takes most students about 20 minutes to complete, making it an ideal solution for morning work.
Homework - This activity is a great way to assign homework in social studies or language arts.
Whiteboard - Have students come to the whiteboard to annotate important information or circle the correct answers.