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Website
Library of Congress

Loc: American Memory: A Century of Law Making for a New Nation

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site provides a collection of U.S. Congressional documents and debates from 1774 to 1873.
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Activity
US Senate

Explore the Senate's Past

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Covers the workings of the Senate and how it evolved, and includes exhibits of historical photos and paintings. The Oral History section has interviews with people who worked in the Senate, where they discuss their careers and the...
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Website
Other

History of the Federal Judiciary

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Incredibly in-depth site regarding the history of the federal judiciary. Well organized, easy to navigate, and crisply arranged, this site can be used for many lessons. The accuracy of the information is very reliable since its author...
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Handout
University of Missouri

Famous Trials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site looks at famous trials in American history. Trials that shaped American society and changed America's laws.
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Activity
Other

American Law 101: Sources of American Law

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides a nice overview of the five common sources of American law (common law, statutory law, administrative law, court rules, and constitutional law.