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Docsteach: u.s. V. Amistad: A Case of Jurisdiction Lesson PlanDocsteach: u.s. V. Amistad: A Case of Jurisdiction Lesson Plan
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US National Archives
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11th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Lexile Measures
1250L
Lesson Plan

Docsteach: u.s. V. Amistad: A Case of Jurisdiction

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Students will analyze specified passages from the Supreme Court's decision in United States v. Libellants of Schooner Amistad to explore the concept of jurisdiction and how a case travels through the federal court system.

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Concepts

historical research, primary sources, amistad

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docsteach, amistad revolt, supreme court decision, u.s. v. amistad, united states v. libellants of schooner amistad, decisions, decisions and opinions, how cases reach the supreme court

Classroom Considerations

  • Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

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