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This U.S. v. Amistad: A Case of Jurisdiction interactive also includes:
Just what is jurisdiction and why does it matter? A helpful activity takes academics on a journey to understand how judicial jurisdiction works. Scholars read excerpts from the Constitution and court documents to understand the process of jurisdiction and how it affected the case U.S. v. Amistad. The resource also includes an online worksheet and ends with a group discussion allowing historians to share their thoughts on the case.
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america, american history, the united states, the judicial branch, the judicial system, courts, court cases, supreme court cases, the supreme court, laws, constitutional law, constitutional rights, rights, primary source analysis, primary sources, skills review, historical analysis, historical context, historical documents, judges, the constitution, the united states constitution, slavery
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Instructional Ideas
- Compare and contrast the outcome to similar court cases
- Discuss how the process of jurisdiction can affect the outcome of a case
Classroom Considerations
- A portion of the activity is completed online
Pros
- The resource includes links to provide additional information for the activity
- Activity includes teaching instructions to help educators
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