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Digital History

Digital History: War on the Judiciary

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The Judiciary Act of 1801 was a final attempt by the Federalists to control the judicial system before the Democratic Republicans took over. Read about the repeal of the act, which resulted in a landmark Supreme Court decision, Marybury...
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Tom Richey

Tom richey.net: The Marshall Courts: Revenge of the Federalists [Ppt]

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents key ideas for examining the impact of Supreme Court decisions under Chief Justice John Marshall on the powers of the federal government. Includes an activity at end of presentation.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Thomas Jefferson: Domestic Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Thomas Jefferson's attempts to make a smaller bureaucracy and his problems with the federal courts.