After reading the article about the Transcontinental Railroad you will write a letter to the editor of a newspaper in the 1960s arguing that the Railroad was either a POSITIVE or a NEGATIVE part of this time
period. (This is your opinion)
Your letter needs to be formatted like a letter (Dear...Sincerely,) and should be at least 6 sentences
long

8. select a supreme court case that has been particularly important in protecting civil liberties in the united states. in a three-paragraph essay, describe the case and the ruling, then explain how the case demonstrates why it is important that the supreme court is: a. protected from political or public pressure (since justices are appointed rather than elected and serve lifetime terms) b. able to change its interpretations of the law over time (10 points)