To Kill a Mockingbird Background Presentations
US History & Culture Related to the Novel

The Scottsboro Trials & Harper Lee  

Be sure to cover the following topics in your own words:

Scottsboro Trial

  • Why was this trial about?
    • Summary of case details
      • Timeline of events leading to trial
      • Results of trial & appeals
  • How does this case relate to To Kill a Mockingbird?

Harper Lee

  • Brief biography of Harper Lee


Laurie Miller
Email:llmiller@gmu.edu
Last Update: February 9, 2009


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