This activity explores the Supreme Court case Bailey v. Alabama (1911) and its impact on workers’ rights and government power. Students will learn how the Court ruled against Alabama’s law that punished workers for leaving their jobs, showing how the government used the Constitution—especially the 13th and 14th Amendments—to protect individual freedom and stop unfair labor practices. The case highlights the role of the courts in protecting citizens from forced labor and continues to spark conversations about workers’ rights, freedom of contract, and the balance between state laws and constitutional rights.
Included in this resource:
Supreme Court Case Spotlight analysis with scaffolding questions
Answer key for teachers (suggested)
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