Majority Rules: Hammer v. Dagenhart (1918)

Learn the historical context for a landmark Supreme Court decision, Hammer v. Dagenhart, in this short interactive tutorial. This case dealt with child labor in the early 20th century. You'll have a chance to evaluate the case on your terms before seeing how the justices actually ruled. Enjoy!
Resource ID#: 166436 Type: Tutorial
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Direct Link: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/supremecourt/antebellum/majority2.html

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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 11
Intended Audience: Students
Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection
Instructional Time: 10 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Keywords: tutorial, grade 11, U.S. History, commerce, child labor, Commerce Clause, Keating-Owen Child Labor Act, 10th Amendment, interstate trade, Supreme Court, Hammer v. Dagenhart, landmark case, Oliver Wendell Holmes
Instructional Component Type(s): Tutorial,  Text Resource, 
Resource Collection: Social Studies - U.S. History Existing Student Tutorials

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