Topic of the Week: Aaron Burr
Never has an American trial produced such an impressive set of key players. The high-stakes treason 1807 trial of Aaron Burr came at an unstable time in our young nation's history.
Spotlight Site of the Week!
The Aaron Burr Trial
Describes the 1807 trial over Burr's involvement in a conspiracy to invade Spanish territory.
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Additional Sites:
- The American Experience | The Burr Conspiracy
Nearly 200 years later, the exact details of what became known as the Burr Conspiracy -- Aaron Burr's attempt to detach the Western states and the Louisiana Territory from the Union -- remain unknown.
Click here to visit resource - Aaron Burr Jr. (1756-1836)
Biography detailing his political career.
Click here to visit resource - Wikipedia: Aaron Burr
Features hyperlinked details about the American politician and adventurer.
Click here to visit resource - U.S. Senate: Aaron Burr, 3rd Vice President (1801-1805)
Burr was one of the most maligned and mistrusted public figures of his era—and, without question, the most controversial vice president of the early republic—but he never attempted to justify or explain his actions to his friends or to his enemies.
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Judi's Corner
This week features activities for Pi Day:
Activities & Information Supporting Pi Day Celebration
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Lesson plan for Pi Day activities, Pi Songs, and a Pi Trivia Quiz are among the resources provided.
Pi Day is on Wednesday, March 14, 2007!
Spotlight Class of the Week!
Mr. Jaffe's 6th Grade Class
Mill Creek Elementary
Warrington, Pennsylvania
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