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This Civil War case explores the idea of civilians facing military tribunals. Milligan was part of a group of Civil War dissenters. They were northern Democrats charged with conspiracy to overthrow the government, lead an insurrection and in general thwart Union efforts in the War. Pres. Lincoln had suspended the writ of habeas corpus and declared martial law in areas with many protesters. Arrested with his co-conspirators, the military court sentenced Milligan to hang. The Supreme Court will set the precedent that civilians cannot be judged in military courts as long as civilian courts are in session.

During the "Decade of Crisis" Dred Scott sued for his freedom. Having lived in a free state and territory Scott claimed that he should be granted his freedom. Helped throughout the process by the family of his original owner Peter Blow, Scott had moved through Illinois and the Wisconsin territory, both of which were free. he traveled with his second master's family - the Emersons. Ultimately, Irene Emerson moved to Massachusetts giving Scott to her brother John Sanford. Four years before the Civil War the Supreme Court will rule that Scott is not a citizen of the US and therefore cannot bring suit. The court side stepped the issue.

This case deals with the supremacy issue once again. It is a test to reaffirm the precedent set in 1819 with McCulloch. The issue is whether a license to conduct interstate commerce issued by the Federal Government is superior to that of a State government. Of course, the Federal license will be deemed superior to the State license affirming the 1819 decision.

This is second in the series of major, or precedent setting decisions. This major case of the Marshall court has to do with Maryland attempting to levy a tax on the 2nd Bank of the United States. The Marshall court will decide that the Federal government is supreme over state governments, and that a state may not tax the Federal government.

Considered to be the first major Supreme Court precedent setting decision, William Marbury sues James Madison to obtain a judicial appointment awarded by John Adams. The election of 1800 marked a change in political philosophy as the Federalist era of George Washington and John Adams evolved into the Democratic Republican era of Thomas Jefferson. John Adams wanted to assure continued Federalist influence in the judiciary.

Brady Johnson marched with Dr. King on Bloody Sunday. He grew up in the segregated south in Alabama. Here he tells his story about life under Jim Crowe, modern racism, and Martin Luther King. This discussion with students at Eckerd college in St. Petersburg, was originally a You Tube video available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MESPRX3_yDI&feature=em-upload_owner

Brady's story is compelling and he draws you in with his sincerity.

This Podcast is the twelfth in the series of AP US Review Videos from Buschistory. It deals with the years 2001-2009. It is also available as a video on You Tube at - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP5Yq5ugiv4

Additional information and study materials can be found at www.buschistory.net

This Podcast is the Eleventh in the series of AP US Review Videos from Buschistory. It deals with the years 1993-2001. It is also available as a video on You Tube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NqPquyDv1I - Additional information and study materials can be found at www.buschistory.net

This Podcast is the Tenth in the series of AP US Review Videos from Buschistory. It deals with the years 1970 –1993. It is also available as a video on You Tube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NqPquyDv1I - Additional information and study materials can be found at www.buschistory.net

This Podcast is the Ninth in the series of AP US Review Videos from Buschistory. It deals with the years 1955-1970. It is also available as a video on You Tube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NqPquyDv1I - Additional information and study materials can be found at www.buschistory.net