Renaissance thinkers and philosophers influenced the development of a humanist worldview by revisiting the texts of ancient Greek and Roman philosophers that had discussed and debated humanist ideas. During this period their was a reawakening of these ideas which influenced the rebirth of humanism in Europe which spread through art and thought for centuries after.
The House's primary charge against Johnson was violation of the Tenure of Office Act, passed by the U.S. Congress in March 1867, over the president's veto.
