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Salem Witch Trials

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Grades 5-8

English, Spanish

Activity

Judge Joan Weber (Ret.), San Diego County Superior Court

- Identify and explain the three branches of government, with a focus on the judicial branch.
- Compare and contrast a historic court case with and without the Bill of Rights.
- Apply and analyze the Bill of Rights, with a focus on Amendments 6 and 7.

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