SS10.US1.5

Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 10 - United States History I

SS10.US1.5

Explain key cases that helped shape the United States Supreme Court, including Marbury versus Madison, McCulloch versus Maryland, and Cherokee Nation versus Georgia. [A.1.a., A.1.b., A.1.d., A.1.g., A.1.i.]

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • Details of key cases that helped shape the United States Supreme Court, including Marbury v. Madison, McCullough v. Maryland, and Cherokee Nation v. Georgia.
  • The concepts of loose and strict interpretations of the Constitution of the United States.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Explain key Supreme Court cases.
  • Analyze primary source documents regarding relevant Supreme Court cases.
  • Explain loose and strict interpretations of the Constitution of the United States.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • There were many key Supreme Court cases that shaped the U.S. Supreme Court and had major influences on American social and political life.

Vocabulary

  • concepts
  • influence

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