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Chapter 7 Skill/Project
Lesson Plan - Worcester v. Georgia: John Marshall vs. Andrew JacksonLesson Plan: Worcester v. Georgia: John Marshall vs. Andrew Jackson
Objectives
The students will:
- Gain an understanding of the role of the Supreme Court in American society.
- Be able to identify John Marshall and Andrew Jackson.
- Explain the facts and Constitutional issues involved in the case, Worcester v. Georgia.
- Be able to explain the role of the president in enforcing court decisions.
- Identify the significance of the "Trail of Tears."
Materials
- The Supreme Court Case, Worcester v. Georgia, from Oyez
- The Constitution of the United States
- The Supreme Court of the United States' website
- John Marshall biography
- The Oyez website
- The Trail of Tears PBS website and National Park Service website
- Native Americans.com provides information on the Trail of Tears from the Native American perspective
Optional
- Biography of Andrew Jackson
- The Hermitage: Andrew Jackson's home in Nashville, TN.
Additional Resources