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Wisconsin v. Yoder | BRI’s Homework Help Series

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Religious liberty is one of the foundational principles of American society, but how should it be balanced with government interests in an educated citizenry? Our second Homework Help video of the semester is on the landmark case of Wisconsin v. Yoder, and how the Supreme Court dealt with this important question.

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Read summaries of the majority ruling in landmark Supreme Court cases that have had an impact on our rights as citizens.

Religious Liberty and the Supreme Court

4 Activities50 Min

How did the doctrine of incorporation broaden the application of the First Amendment? Examine facts of landmark Establishment Clause Supreme Court cases, evaluate arguments about the scope of the Establishment Clause, and assess the Supreme Court's interpretations of the First Amendment with respect to religion in public schools.

Reading Wisconsin v. Yoder Decision Excerpts | A Primary Source Close Read w/ BRI

Who wins when religious liberty clashes with a government mandate? This was the question when members of the Amish community fought against a perceived infraction on their religious liberty in Wisconsin in 1971. In this Primary Close Read video, Kirk Higgins and Tony Williams explore a fascinating Supreme Court case: Wisconsin v. Yoder. Were members of the Amish community wrong in wanting to stop their children’s participation in public schools past the eighth grade? Was the government overreaching in trying to force parents to violate their religious conscience?

Wisconsin v. Yoder (1972) Viewing Guide

Use this viewing guide alongside our Homework Help video.