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Germaine Greer
In this famous person activity, students read a passage about Germaine Greer and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze,...
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William And Kate: Duke and Dutches of Cambridge
In this famous leaders worksheet, students read a passage about Prince William and Kate Middleton and then complete a variety of in class and homework activities including spelling, cloze, synonym matches, and scrambled sentences.
Curated OER
The Impact of The Sacking of Rome on The English Reformation
Students explain the Sacking of Rome as a major event marking the culmination of the Renaissance Papacy. They explain the divorce of Henry VIII from Catherine of Aragon as the beginning of the English Reformation.
Curated OER
Breaking News English: Indonesia President Slams Cohabitation
In this English worksheet, students read "Indonesia President Slams Cohabitation," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Curated OER
Britney Allowed To Visit Her Children
Students read, analyze and discuss a newspaper article about the American singer Britney Spears and the courts giving her permission to see her children three times a week. They assess key vocabulary terms found in the article and then...
Cornell University
Cornell University: Law School: Marriage Laws
This web page from Cornell University Law School contains information, in chart form, about the marriage laws of the fifty states. The chart gives information about the state to state differences when getting married.
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Plri: Legislative Efforts to Strengthen Marriage [Pdf]
This article, written for the Public Law Research Institute, summarizes the changes made in laws by the states to strengthen the institution of marriage.
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United Nations of Roma Victrix: The Julian Marriage Laws (Nos. 120 123, Etc.)
In 18 BC, the Emperor Augustus turned his attention to social problems at Rome, one of which was adultery among the upper classes and that many couples who did marry failed to produce offspring because their romantic lives took...
Bill of Rights Institute
Bill of Rights Institute: The Defense of Marriage Act
A lesson plan addressing what happens when Congress passes a law or an act, but the law is unconstitutional.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Common Law
This article provides a detailed history of common law, as well as information on its principles, the differences between common law and civil law, and modern-day common law.
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United Nations of Roma Victrix: Index of Roman Laws
An alphabetical list of Roman laws from the earliest times of the Twelve Tables in 451 BC to the end of the Roman Empire. The names for the laws are given in Latin.
Nolo
Nolo: Common Law Marriage
This resource provides the definition and conditions of common law marriage and notes which states recognize this type of relationship.
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Wall Street Journal: California Votes for Prop 8 Outlaws Same Sex Marriage
Proposition 8(Prop 8), a ban to overturn gay marriage in California, passed; thus outlawing the legality of gay marriages in that state. Pros & cons of this new law, statistical information, and links to additional sites are included...
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Jewish Law: A Legal Guide to the Prenuptial Agreement
This page provides information on the prenuptial agreement as it is used in the Jewish faith. Many of the restrictions have their basis in Jewish law.
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Law and the Family: The Validity of Prenuptial Agreements [Doc]
This legal article from New York Law Journal uses court cases to discuss the validity of these documents. The case law cited is from New York State. (Date of article: Dec. 22, 1998)
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A Chronological Summary of Palimony Law Before Marvin
This page summarizes California law on non-marital partners, citing cases beginning in 1932.
Thomson Reuters
Find Law: u.s. Supreme Court: Zablocki v. Redhail (1978)
This is the court's decision in the Zablocki v Redhail case (1978), concerning the right to marry.
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Streetlaw: Family Law
At this website, check out an introduction to family law and several relevant online resources for further reading and research. Topics include: "Law and the American Family," "Marriage," "Legal Rights of Single People Who Live...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: The Moral and Canonical Aspects of Marriage
This New Advent article reviews the various aspects of the sacrament of Marriage from the point of view of the canon law of the Catholic Church. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Mixed Marriage
Encyclopedia entry on the marriage of a Catholic to a person from another religious tradition. This article was written from a Catholic point of view. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should...
Cornell University
Cornell University: Law School: Overview of Marriage
This web page, which is provided for by the Cornell University Law School, explains the process of getting married and its origin.
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Welfare Reform, Marriage, & Sexual Behavior
This site provides a summary of the goals of the Welfare Reform Act of 1996, and how it relates to such issues as marriage and sexual behavior. From the Alan Guttmacher Institute, a non-profit organization focused on sexual and...
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: Women's Human Rights Resources Database
This database provides a wealth of information on women's rights. Topics include civil rights, feminism, marriage, politics, violence against women, and social reform.
University of Manitoba
University of Manitoba: Kinship and Social Organization
This site contains links to in-depth information on kinship fundamentals such as marriage customs and residence rules. It also provides definitions and links to differing systems of descent and marriage among several groups - the...