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Women’s History
Throughout history, women have been some of the most influential players on the world stage. They led nations and empires: Hatshepsut, Elizabeth I, and Queen Victoria came to define the eras in which they ruled. Behind the scenes, wives and mothers like Abigail Adams served as important advisers to men in power. Activists like Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony fought courageously for their cause, and ordinary women kept economies humming during times of war. Whether unknown or famous, women have played a significant role in determining the course of history.
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Inaugural Addresses
From fewer than 150 to more than 8,000 words, inaugural addresses are some of the most memorable speeches in American history. They present a singular opportunity for new presidents to reflect on the times and inspire
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Constitutions
For millennia constitutions have provided societies a foundation for governing. As ancient civilizations grew, the resulting need for written plans of government produced such documents as the Code of Hammurabi and the
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Supreme Court Cases
Article III of the U.S. Constitution created a Supreme Court with a short list of jurisdictional responsibilities. No one in 1787 envisioned the power that the Supreme Court would create for itself, beginning with the
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African American History
African American issues have touched every era and informed nearly every development in U.S. history. From the arrival of the first African slaves in 1619 to the Civil War and Reconstruction, slavery divided the
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African American History
African American issues have touched every era and informed nearly every development in U.S. history. From the arrival of the first African slaves in 1619 to the Civil War and Reconstruction, slavery divided the country. In the twentieth century came the fight for equality, culminating in historic
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Chinese History
A birthplace of civilization and of several major world religions, China is rich in documentation of historical value. Over 4,000 years of dynasties, legitimated by documents like the Mandate of Heaven, have left both archeological and written evidence of an advanced and innovative society.
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Constitutions
For millennia constitutions have provided societies a foundation for governing. As ancient civilizations grew, the resulting need for written plans of government produced such documents as the Code of Hammurabi and the constitutions of Greece and Rome. Although constitutions were ignored by
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Inaugural Addresses
From fewer than 150 to more than 8,000 words, inaugural addresses are some of the most memorable speeches in American history. They present a singular opportunity for new presidents to reflect on the times and inspire the public with their vision for the country. Thus, although the constitution
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Indian History
India is home to one of the world’s oldest civilizations. 5,000 years of evidence present a civilization rich in philosophy, religion, and empire. By the 1600s, India had become part of the British colonial empire and a worldwide trading program that benefited the British but not the Indians. In
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Islamic History
Born in the Middle East, Islam is now the world’s second largest religion. Followers of Islam have ruled great empires and small nations, steadily spreading the faith across the globe. Conflict among Muslims, Christians, and Jews has been the source of regional strife for hundreds of years. In the
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Native American History
Native American history is a story of movement. The arrival of the first European settlers initiated a pattern of displacement that would carry Native Americans westward until there was nowhere left to go. The U.S. government tried multiple strategies for dealing with the Native Americans. None
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Supreme Court Cases
Article III of the U.S. Constitution created a Supreme Court with a short list of jurisdictional responsibilities. No one in 1787 envisioned the power that the Supreme Court would create for itself, beginning with the power of judicial review in Marbury v. Madison. By determining the
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The Classical World
The foundations of Western society lie in the histories of ancient Greece and Rome. Both democracy and republicanism were derived from these great civilizations, and their philosophies and literatures are still considered fundamental to a well-rounded education. The great empires their leaders
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U.S. Civil War and Reconstruction
Wrought from discord over slavery and states’ rights, the Civil War was one of the most defining conflicts in American history. The war determined with finality that the federal government was the ultimate authority over the states. It abolished the institution of slavery and restored the union. It
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Western Civilization
The study of Western civilization encompasses some of history’s most influential documents: Old Testament writings, the philosophies of Ancient Greece and Rome, the rise of Christianity, the Enlightenment, the development of the European Union, and much more. Our coverage includes 150 documents
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Women’s History
Throughout history, women have been some of the most influential players on the world stage. They led nations and empires: Hatshepsut, Elizabeth I, and Queen Victoria came to define the eras in which they ruled. Behind the scenes, wives and mothers like Abigail Adams served as important advisers to
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World Religions
Sacred texts provide a critical window into the development of virtually every society in every era, from ancient civilizations to present-day nations. Our coverage of world religions ranges from the Hebrew and Christian Bibles to the Qur’an to documents from belief systems as diverse as
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