Famous trials
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Books in this Series
Cherokee Nation v. Georgia
Describes the attempts to protect the rights of Cherokees living in Georgia beginning in the colonial period, including the landmark Supreme Court cases, Cherokee Nation vs. Georgia, and Worcester vs. Georgia
The Scopes trial
Examines the Scopes trial concerning the teaching of evolution in public schools.
The trial of Socrates
Presents a biographical sketch of this fourth-century Greek philosopher before focusing on his trial and conviction and its legacy.
The impeachment of Bill Clinton
Examines the impeachment of Bill Clinton, discussing the history of impeachment, his actions, the struggle in the House, the Senate trial, and the conclusion of the proceedings.
The trial of Joan of Arc
Describes the 1431 trial of Joan of Arc, along with biographical information and facts about the political and social forces that led to her being burned at the stake as a witch.
Plessy v. Ferguson
Profiles the 1896 Supreme Court trial that tested the constitutionality of laws in the South that enforced racial segregation in train travel, and discusses the impact of the verdict which provided a legal cover for racial discrimination throughout the United States.