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c2010., Enslow Publishers Call No: 342.73 HER Edition: Rev. ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Landmark Supreme Court cases, Gold editionSummary Note: "Dred Scott, a slave in Missouri, sued his master for his freedom. This book examines the issues leading up to the case, the people involved in the case, and the present-day effects of the Court's decision"--Provided by publisher.
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c1991, Juvenile, Millbrook Press Call No: 363.7 00979 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: The American sceneSummary Note: Focuses on environmental issues and concerns in the Southwestern States and steps being taken to counteract the damage.
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2017., Enslow Pub. Call No: 342.7308 HER Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Freedom of speech is one of the cornerstones of American liberty, but it was not always taken for granted as it is now. During the Vietnam War, the government made some choices the American public did not necessarily agree with. When the New York Times published articles detailing a war nobody knew about, it caused some waves in the United States government as it scrambled to cover up what it could control and what it couldn't. This title gives a balanced report of what went on during this time and how the case made it to the Supreme Court. It also gives lots of detail on the differing opinions and what the ultimate decision was. Also included are questions to consider, primary source documents, and a chronology of the case"--Provided by the publisher.
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2017., Adolescent, Enslow Pub. Call No: 342.7308 53 Click here to read this eBook. Username: onondaga Password: student Series Title: US Supreme Court landmark cases.Summary Note: "Freedom of speech ... was not always taken for granted as it is now. During the Vietnam War, the government made some choices the American public did not necessarily agree with. When the New York Times published articles detailing a war nobody knew about, it caused some waves in the United States government as it scrambled to cover up what it could and control what it couldn't. This title ... [examines] what went on during this time and how the case made it to the Supreme Court"--Provided by publisher.
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2010., Juvenile, Enslow Pub. Call No: 345.73 HER Edition: Rev. ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Landmark Supreme Court cases, gold edSummary Note: "William Henry Furman was convicted of murder and sentenced to death after accidentally killing a resident of a home he was burglarizing. The constitutionality of the death penalty was challenged. This book examines the issues leading up to the case, the people involved in the case, and the present-day effects of the Court's decision"--Provided by publisher.
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c1993., Millbrook Press Call No: 974 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Examines the history of the Northeastern states from early Indian civilizations through the Civil War to the present day.
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1993, Juvenile, Millbrook Press Call No: 974 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: The American scene.Summary Note: Examines the history of the Northeastern states from early Indian civilizations through the Civil War to the present day.
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2010., Enslow Publishers Call No: 342.7308 HER Edition: Rev. ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Landmark Supreme Court cases, gold editionSummary Note: "The Nixon Administration sought to stop the New York Times and Washington Post from publishing the Pentagon Papers. This book examines the issues leading up to the case, the people involved in the case, and the present-day effects of the Court's decision"--Provided by publisher.
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c1995., Juvenile, Millbrook Press Call No: 978 .02 0922 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Examines the most famous outlaws of the American West, recounting their exploits and considering the factors that contributed to their rise.
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c1994, Juvenile, Enslow Publishers Call No: 347.30441920269 Edition: Library ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Landmark Supreme Court cases
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-- Slavery & citizenship2017., General, Enslow Pub. Call No: 342.7308 Her Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: US Supreme Court landmark cases.Summary Note: "In 1857, a slave sued for his freedom and lost ... The author also looks at the aftermath of the case, including the Civil War, and the great changes in the United States on the issue of slavery. Also included are questions to consider, primary source documents, and a chronology of the case"--Amazon.com.
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2017., General, Enslow Pub. Call No: 342.7308 Her Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: US Supreme Court landmark cases.Summary Note: "Abortion has long been a hot-button issue. In 1973, in the landmark case of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court finally decided that women should be allowed to have an abortion, with some limits. This book gives the background on the case and the path the case took to make it to the Supreme Court and presents both the majority and dissenting opinions related to the case. It also takes a look at the lasting impact the case has continued to have on policies and the legal system. Also included are questions to consider, primary source documents, and a chronology of the case"--Amazon.com.
