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Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: World History Chronology: The 14th Amendment Is Ratified

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the 14th Amendment and its impact on the lives of African Americans during Reconstruction and later.
Activity
Illinois Institute of Technology

The Oyez Project: Gideon v. Wainwright

For Students 9th - 10th
Includes hours of oral arguments on Real Audio, a link to case opinions, an abstract summary, and notes about the vote of each justice on the Gideon v. Wainwright decision. The 'Case Basics' links have documents and more information from...
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Siteseen

Siteseen: Government and Constitution: 14th Amendment

For Students 9th - 10th
Short, simple summary with the full text of the 14th amendment that is about citizenship rights.
Handout
Siteseen

Siteseen: Government and Constitution: 5th Amendment

For Students 9th - 10th
Short, simple summary with the full text of the 5th amendment of the Bill of Rights detailing the need for 'due process of the law' before punishing a person and the right to a trial by jury as detailed in the Constitution.