WHS.SS.21.B

Identify the origins of ideas regarding the right to a "trial by a jury of your peers" and the concepts of "innocent until proven guilty" and "equality before the law" from sources including the Judeo-Christian legal tradition and in Greece and Rome.

World History Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010

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Vocabulary
originsideasright to a trial by a jury of your peersinnocent until proven guiltyequality before the lawsourcesJudeo-Christian legal traditionGreeceRome
Skills
  • identify (origins of legal ideas) #dok1
  • recognize (key legal concepts: trial by jury, presumption of innocence, equality before the law) #dok1
  • describe (how Judeo-Christian, Greek, and Roman traditions influenced legal ideas) #dok2
  • compare (the presence of these legal concepts across different traditions) #dok2
  • explain (how these historical ideas impact modern legal systems) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can identify the origins of ideas such as the right to a trial by a jury of your peers, innocent until proven guilty, and equality before the law. #dok1
  • I can recognize legal concepts in historical sources from the Judeo-Christian tradition, Greece, and Rome. #dok1
  • I can describe the influence of Judeo-Christian, Greek, and Roman traditions on core legal ideas. #dok2
  • I can compare how the right to a trial, presumption of innocence, and legal equality were practiced in different civilizations. #dok2
  • I can explain how ancient legal ideas continue to shape modern systems of justice. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Foundational legal concepts such as trial by jury, presumption of innocence, and equality before the law have roots in ancient legal traditions.
  • The Judeo-Christian, Greek, and Roman legal traditions contributed significantly to the development of modern systems of justice.
Essential Questions
  • What are the historical origins of the right to a trial by a jury of your peers, presumption of innocence, and equality before the law?
  • How did the legal ideas of the Judeo-Christian tradition, Greece, and Rome influence later societies?
  • In what ways are ancient legal ideas reflected in modern justice systems?
  • Why are these legal concepts important for the functioning of a fair society?
  • How do these ideas promote justice and protect the rights of individuals?