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Cornell University

Cornell University: Law School: Income Tax Law: An Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of resources for understanding income tax law, including its roots in the Constitution, federal and state statutes and regulations, judicial decisions, and links to the websites of government and tax agencies.
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Thomson Reuters

Find Law: u.s. Constitution: Sixteenth Amendment

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a detailed overview of the 16th amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Content includes a focus on income tax, the history and purpose of the amendment, and the incomes subject to taxation.
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Thomson Reuters

Find Law: u.s. Constitution: Annotation 1: Sixteenth Amendment

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides the background of the 16th Amendment, which established a federal income tax.
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Other

Aicpa: Taxes: u.s. Federal Government

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource contains links to federal tax information.
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US Government Publishing Office

U.s. Government Publishing Office: Constitution of the United States of America: 16th Amendment Income Tax [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this text of the 16th Amendment, followed by the history of the Amendment and an analysis. (PDF)
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Cornell University

Cornell University: Law School: Constitution of the u.s.

For Students 9th - 10th
The Constitution of the United States is provided by the Legal Information Institute of Cornell University of Law.
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Digital History

Digital History: Conservative Policies and Presidents [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Starting in 1920 the United States had three presidents who followed conservative policies. Read about their policies, and determine whether they made the U.S. a more economically sound country. [pdf]
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Over Here

For Students 5th - 8th
World War I was not fought by Americans just in Europe. Read about the many ways people at home helped the war effort. See how badly German-Americans were treated as anti-German passions were fueled.