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What was the outcome of Plessy v. Ferguson?
What did Roe v. Wade achieve?
Legalized abortion in the first trimester
What was the primary issue in Brown v. Board of Education?
Unconstitutionality of separate facilities
What was the ruling in McCulloch v. Maryland?
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What principle did Baker v. Carr support?
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Ex parte Merryman was an actual Supreme Court case.
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What did Ymir give birth to?
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What is Frigg known for?
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Who is known as the 'Sun King'?
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What war helped establish France as a major European power under Louis XIII?
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What is significant about Charon?
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Deimos and Phobos are moons of _____
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What connects the moons of Jupiter, including Europa?
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What is Ganymede known for?
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What geological features characterize Io?
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Who were the authors of the Federalist Papers?
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What document did Thomas Jefferson author?
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Who is associated with the Magna Carta?
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What is 'The Elements' associated with?
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Who is known for 'Principia Mathematica'?
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What is the Bill of Rights?
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Who authored 'Moby-Dick'?
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What is 'To Kill a Mockingbird' known for?
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Who wrote '1984'?
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What is 'The Scarlet Letter' about?
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Study Notes
Landmark Supreme Court Cases
- Plessy v. Ferguson: Established "separate but equal" doctrine; ultimately overturned by Brown v. Board of Education.
- Roe v. Wade: Legalized abortion in the first trimester by striking down vague state laws.
- Brown v. Board of Education: Found that separate educational facilities are unconstitutional, overturning Plessy v. Ferguson.
- McCulloch v. Maryland: Asserted federal sovereignty by ruling that states cannot tax federal banks.
- Baker v. Carr: Addressed gerrymandering; led to the principle of "one man, one vote" under Reynolds v. Sims.
- Ex parte Merryman: Highlighted tensions between Lincoln and the Supreme Court over habeas corpus suspension.
Mythological Figures
- Ymir: Primordial being from Norse mythology; his body was used by the gods to create the universe.
- Frigg: Norse goddess associated with sky, marriage, and motherhood; skilled in weaving clouds.
Historical Figures and Events
- Louis XIV: Known as the "Sun King"; expanded French influence in Europe, including claims to the Spanish throne.
- Louis XIII: Strengthened France as a major European power through success in the Thirty Years' War.
Celestial Bodies
- Charon: Pluto's moon, features icy surface and synchronous orbit.
- Deimos and Phobos: Mars' moons named "Fear" and "Panic".
- Europa: Moon of Jupiter discovered by Galileo; composed of silicate rocks.
- Ganymede: Largest moon in the solar system; exhibits tectonic features with a layered structure.
- Io: Volcanically active moon of Jupiter, known for its geological disturbances.
Foundational Documents and Authors
- U.S. Constitution: Authored by figures including James Madison.
- Qur'an: Central religious text of Islam, associated with Mohammed and Uthman.
- Book of Genesis: Account attributed to Moses from 950-500 BC.
- Declaration of Independence: Key historical document written by Thomas Jefferson.
- Federalist Papers: Series of essays defending the Constitution, written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison.
- Magna Carta: Historic document that limited the powers of King John.
Influential Literary Works
- The Elements: Classic work on geometry by Euclid.
- Principia Mathematica: Isaac Newton's foundational work on physics and mathematics.
- Bill of Rights: First ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution crafted by James Madison.
- Torah: Central reference of the religious Judaic tradition, associated with Moses.
- Common Sense: Pamphlet by Thomas Paine advocating for American independence.
Notable Literary Figures and Works
- Jonathan Edwards: Famous for the sermon "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God".
- William Shakespeare: Renowned playwright; "Hamlet" is one of his most famous tragedies.
- Sophocles: Greek playwright known for "Oedipus Rex".
- Herman Melville: Authored "Moby-Dick", a classic American novel.
- Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald: Wrote "The Great Gatsby", a critique of the American Dream.
- Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra: Recognized for "Don Quixote", a foundational work of Western literature.
- Homer: Ancient Greek poet credited with the "Iliad".
- Jane Austen: Known for "Pride and Prejudice", a commentary on social class and marriage.
- George Orwell: Author of "1984", a dystopian novel about totalitarianism.
- Mark Twain: Wrote "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn", exploring themes of race and identity.
- Nathaniel Hawthorne: Known for "The Scarlet Letter", examining sin and morality.
- Stephen Crane: Author of "The Red Badge of Courage", a realist portrayal of war.
- Voltaire: Penned "Candide", a satire of optimism and society.
- Leo Tolstoy: Known for "Anna Karenina", a complex novel about love and morality.
- Alexandre Dumas: Authored "The Three Musketeers", a popular adventure novel.
- Harper Lee: Wrote "To Kill a Mockingbird", addressing racial injustice.
- Aldous Huxley: Known for "Brave New World", a satirical take on a dystopian future.
- Jack London: Authored "The Call of the Wild", a story of survival in the wilderness.
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Test your knowledge on landmark Supreme Court cases with this quiz. Focus on significant rulings like Plessy v. Ferguson, Roe v. Wade, and Brown v. Board of Education. Each question will enhance your understanding of these pivotal legal decisions.
