LST 310 - Great Trials in American History

Institution:

Anna Maria College

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Description:

Studies the trials that throughout American history have galvanized national attention. In each case, the trial epitomized conflicting social, moral and/or political values of that era and provided an occasion for national public debate. Through study of these trials, their historical context, and the accompanying public debate, students will explore how the law has responded to conflicting social, moral and political values. Representative trials will include civil and criminal jury trials as well as constitutional cases such as: the Salem Witchcraft Trials, the Sacco and Vanzetti Trial, the Scopes "Monkey" Trial,the Dred Scott Case, Brown v. Board of Education, and Roe v. Wade.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.annamaria.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 849-3300

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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