Topics for NEH Grant
Topic 1 African-American Court-Martial cases in the first half of the 20th century- using primary sources, newspapers, personal accounts and interactive maps to show the number of court-martial cases during this time period and the disproportion of convictions and punishments. Can include big ones in CA, WA, TX and smaller ones around the country including Fort Devens. Topic 2 Early Republic American Indian Court Cases- similar website showing where and how American Indians used the law to find the limits…