Liberty and Security in Modern Times
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3 Lessons
LessonCivil Liberties and McCarthyism
10 Activities180 Min
How did anti-communist behaviors characterized American public life following World War II?
LessonDue Process and Fair Trials
14 Activities240 Min
Does the Supreme Court still have a responsibility to abide by fair trials, due process, and the Constitution during wartime? Evaluate the contradictory viewpoints concerning liberty and security.
LessonSecurity, Liberty, and the USA Patriot Act
5 Activities180 Min
Was the Patriot Act constitutional? Evaluate the contradictory viewpoints of liberty and security as it concerns wartime measures. Analyze the significance of the changes to criminal procedure the Patriot Act applied to all federal criminal prosecution and evaluate the significance of protections against unreasonable searches and seizures.