What was the basic cause of this conflict?

Federalism – Oregon federal land dispute and Sturgeon v. Frost

Please read the attached file and answer ALL questions

Assignment:
1. Read the “Armed Occupation in Oregon”(attached) excerpt and answer the following questions:
a. How does this story represent the tension between federal and state authority, as portrayed in your textbook (Jillson)?
b. What was the basic cause of this conflict?
c. What is the historical basis for this tension?
d. What were the end results of the conflict?
e. For critical thinking – Do you foresee such conflicts arising again? What do you think is the answer to such problems?

2. Read the “Sturgeon v. Frost”(attached) excerpt and answer the following questions:
a. Who were the plaintiffs and defendants in this case?
b. What was the issue in this case?
c. Which rule of law applied to the case?
d. Explain the reasoning of the district court and the 9th circuit court of appeals. Why did those courts conclude as they did?
e. How did the reasoning of the US Supreme Court differ and who won the case?
f. For critical thinking – What do you suppose was the political aftermath of this case? How do you think the Park Service altered its administration of this area of Alaska to comply with the court’s ruling?

This is for political science

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