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U.S. v. Aaron Burr: The Treason Trial
John Marshall presides over the treason trial of a former vice president, and the subpoena of President Thomas Jefferson threatens the balance of judicial and executive authority.
Famous Federal Trials
by Charles F. Hobson, Editor, the Papers of John Marshall, Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture, College of William and Mary
Learn about the case — historical background and documents
View/Download PDF (668.85 KB)
Classroom Materials and Activities
Power Point Lecture (PowerPoint, 1.39 MB)
Student Handout (PDF, 35.34 KB)
Resources for Judges
The Aaron Burr Treason Trial — Suggestions for Judges (PDF, 74.32 KB)