American history from the first English colonies through the American Civil War is rife with court cases. Using the John Peter Zenger case (1735) and Ex Parte Milligan (1866) as end posts select a court case that had an impact on not only the time of the decision, but whose echoes resound today.

Instructions: American history from the first English colonies through the American Civil War is rife with court cases. Using the John Peter Zenger case (1735) and Ex Parte Milligan (1866) as end posts select a court case that had an impact on not only the time of the decision, but whose echoes resound today.

In discussing the court case, you must craft an essay that accomplishes the following:

Critical Essay should be 3-5 typed pages, double spaced, with one inch margins

Include an introduction to establish the background & historical context of the court case

Identify the participants involved in the issue at hand

Participant (or groups) = 1 paragraph each

The courts decision and why the court reached that decision

Include the justice who wrote the majority decision

Include the court decisions overall impact on America.

Cite all sources used by using Chicago format and not MLA or APA

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