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Criminal justice - law dbq pdfs
History Crime Scene Investigation: CSI Hamilton Duel At Dawn
Hamilton was so much more than just an amazing play on Broadway.
Want a great way for students to engage in a group activity while they examine eyewitness testimony, artifacts, primary sources, and solve a historical mystery? Download The Hamilton Duel at Dawn CSI!
This exciting activity can be used to challenge individual students or to encourage collaboration in groups of up to five people. Students form CSI teams and examine real evidence from the duel between Vice President Aaron Burr an
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7th - 12th
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HISTORY DETECTIVE: Death of President Zachary Taylor - Primary Source Analysis
For this installment of HISTORY DETECTIVE, students will examine primary and secondary source documents and use evidence from those documents to justify their claim concerning a 170-year-old mystery: Who Killed President Zachary Taylor?
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On July 4, 1850- after only 16 months in office- President Zachary Taylor was in the middle of a heated battle over slavery in the new territories. The "Compromise of 1850" and its controversial Fugitive Slave Act was tearing the nation apart. He
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7th - 12th
Criminal Law: DBQ Analysis of Misdemeanors, Felonies, and White-Collar Crimes
Upon reading the article and answering the questions, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the spectrum of criminal offenses. They will learn to differentiate between misdemeanors and felonies, grasping the varying severity levels and legal consequences associated with each category. Through examples provided, students will discern the nuances of different classifications within misdemeanors and felonies, such as petty misdemeanors, first-degree felonies, and third-degree felonies
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Death Row: The Final 24 Hours Video Graphic Organizer (Worksheet)
This is a worksheet for students to follow along to while watching Death Row: The Final 24 Hours documentary originally published on Discovery HD Channel. It goes over the various forms of execution used for Capital Punishment in the United States and what it is like on the last day for inmates on death row. This worksheet will allow students to take the information from the documentary and synthesize the information to the fullest extent.Key Features:Video-Based Questions: Elevate assessment ex
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6th - 12th
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Case Study: The Sherman Antitrust Act: Primary Source Deep Dive with Answer Key
Upon reading the article and engaging with the questions, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the Sherman Antitrust Act and its enduring impact on American economic history. They will delve into the origins and context of the late 19th century, exploring the rapid industrialization and emergence of corporate dominance that prompted the need for legislative intervention. Through primary sources such as Senator John Sherman's speeches and the Congressional Record, students will unc
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8th - 12th
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The Role of a Criminal Court Judge: DBQ Activity
Upon reading the article and answering the questions, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted role of a criminal court judge within the judicial system. They will learn about the judge's duties, including case management, legal rulings, jury instructions, and sentencing considerations. Additionally, students will grasp the importance of ethical conduct and adherence to legal principles, such as impartiality, integrity, and fairness, in upholding the integrity of the
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Hammurabi's Code History Investigation
In this engaging history investigation, students analyze laws in Hammurabi's Code to construct an argument explaining why the laws were unfair the people they were supposed to protect. This resource includes document based questions and writing prompt. *This resource is included in the Ancient Mesopotamia Unit linked below along with many other engaging activities!Ancient Mesopotamia Unit
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6th - 9th
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Ancient Rome - Twelve Tables Analysis - Crime & Punishment
Students will analyze an abridged version of the Roman Twelve Tables to assign punishments for 6 different crimes. Great partner or individual activity. Connections can be made to Hammurabi's Code. Answer key included for teacher use.
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6th - 9th
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DBQ: Hitler's Rise to Power (World History)
The years after World War I were tumultuous years. Countries around the world struggled economically, socially and politically. Within Germany, various factors combined to lead to the rise of a ruthless dictator.
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9th - 12th
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CSI Effect Professional Journal article PDF for Digital Activities
Listed for bundling purposes only. Buy the bundle for the same price!Link for bundle. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/CSI-Effect-Professional-Journal-Article-Read-and-Analyze-Activity-5931071This is a PDF of only the student questions of the journal article read and analyze activity so that you can digitize, put blanks in and have students fill it out on line. See the TpT directions.
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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John Peter Zenger and Freedom of the Press
This print-ready lesson allows students to analyze the arguments made by Zenger's attorney Andrew Hamilton at his trial for libel. This foundational moment in Colonial American jurisprudence set an important precedent for American civil rights, especially freedom of the press and the ability of citizens to speak truth to power.This freebie represents the document/stimulus-based lessons I'm best known for.
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7th - 12th
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