Life Story: John Marshall

The biography of John Marshall, the soldier, attorney, and American statesman who became the longest serving Chief Justice in Supreme Court History. After fighting in the Revolutionary War, John opened up a successful legal practice in Virginia where his renowned legal skills were in high demand. He served as Secretary of State before being nominated

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Grades

6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Subjects

Judicial Branch/Supreme Court, Foundations of Democracy, Federal Government, History

Resource Types

Modules (Teaching Unit), Lesson Plans, Primary Sources, Research (Digests of Primary Sources), Editorial Cartoons, Assessments, Quizzes

Teaching Strategies

Whole Class, Small Group, Small Group Discussion, Individual Work, Writing, Analysis, Primary Source, Informational Text