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I Civics: Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)

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This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court's decision that gave defendants in state criminal courts the right to a lawyer. Students learn about the 6th Amendment right to a lawyer, why the right is important, and how the right led to the existence of public defenders. Register for a free account to download teacher resources.

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
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