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Famous Trials: Salem Witch Trials: Examination of Mary Easty (Court Transcript)
This is the original transcript of the trial examination of Mary Easty, accused witch, April 22, 1692.
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Famous Trials: Trial of Sacco and Vanzetti
Comprehensive site that provides the trial transcript and summary of evidence, as well as a chronology, biographies of trial participants, and information of the Red Scare.
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Famous Trials: Salem Witch Trials: Examination of Bridget Bishop
This is a transcript of the court examination of Bridget Bishop, April 19, 1692.
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Cia World Factbook: Reunion
Contains detailed information about Reunionese people, the geography and economy, government, military, and communications of this French island department. (2005)
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Famous Trials: Famous Trials: Trial of Ethel and Julius Rosenberg
Everything you need to know about the tTrial of Ethel and Julius Rosenberg. Included is a chronology of the events leading up to the trial, biographies for all of the trial participants, a complete transcript of the trial, plus much more.
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Famous Trials: Boston Massacre Trials
In 1770 five citizens of Boston were killed when British soldiers fired into a group of people who had been throwing things at the soldiers. The soldiers were put on trial. A chronology, historical documents, primary source materials,...
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Famous Trials: Famous Trials: Al Capone Trial (1931)
Al Capone was Public Enemy No. 1, who managed to evade prosecution for his many crimes. Read this lengthy and interesting account of his eventual trial, see pictures of people involved, find a chronology of Capone's exploits, and read...
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University of Missouri: Suicide: Durkheim and Anomie
This site connects the Durkheimian concept of anomie with the famous suicide study. It is well laid-out and fairly easy to read. A few links require authorized access.
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Drills for the Oxford Latin Course
This site is a good resource for students studying Latin using the Oxford Latin Course. Any Latin student can find some extra help here as well. Organized by chapters and contains exercises for all three volumes.
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Interpreting Citations Tutorial
Want to make sense of the crazy-looking symbols and abbreviations in many periodical indexes? This clearly presented, quick tutorial can show you exactly what each strange symbol and abbreviation means.
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Famous Trials: Amistad Trials
This site discusses the history and significance of the Amistad trial. Make sure to click on the "cont." link for more information on the history of the case.
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Exploring Constitutional Conflicts: The Reach of Congressional Power
Read about the privileges and powers exercised by Congress from a constitutional law perspective. Includes examples of many cases which have tested the limits of Congressional power in the history of the United States. Many links to...
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Exploring Constitutional Conflicts: Exploring Constitutional Law
Although the Constitution is the supreme law of the land, its interpretation is open to many opinions, causing great controversies. Students can read the Constitution as well as the many issues that surround the document. If that proves...
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Exploring Constitutional Conflicts: Delegates to the Constitutional Convention: Connecticut
Information about Connecticut's delegates to the Constitutional Convention. Includes information on Oliver Ellsworth, a key supporter of the Great Compromise, as well as William Samuel Johnson and Roger Sherman.
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Exploring Constitutional Conflicts: Vouchers, Tax Credits & Other Aid to Religious Schools
Important cases from Aguilar v. Felton to Everson v. Board of Education are reviewed. Discussion questions are included on this site.
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Famous Trials: Lindbergh Kidnapping Trial
Learn about the trial of Bruno Hauptmann, the accused kidnapper of aviator Charles Lindbergh's baby son. Content includes trial pictures, wanted posters, trial transcript excerpts, the ransom notes, other incriminating evidence,...
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Famous Trials: Andrew Johnson Impeachment Trial
An account of President Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial in 1868.
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Famous Trials: Trial of John Brown: Lee's Report on the Attack at Harper's Ferry
The text of the message Robert E. Lee sent to his adjutant general on Oct. 19, 1859 concerning his men's actions in response to John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry.
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Famous Trials: Illinois v. Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb
Discover everything you would want to know about the Leopold & Loeb trial. This comprehensive tool provides an abundance of information including the evidence, the confession, the crime scene, the summations, the decision, photos,...
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Famous Trials: The Judges Trial
The story of the "Judges Trial," a trial held at Nuremberg of German law judges who had worked for the Nazis during World War 2.
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Famous Trials: Salem Witch Trials: Trial of Rebecca Nurse
This webpage features a transcript of court testimony from the trial of Rebecca Nurse, with evidence for Nurse, evidence against Nurse, petition of Nurse, and juror's statement. Includes historic painting of a scene from the trial.
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Famous Trials: Salem Witch Trials: Arrest Warrant
A reproduction of the original warrant for the arrest of Elizabeth Proctor and Sarah Cloyce is shown together with a facing transcription.
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Famous Trials: The Sweet Trials
The KKK membership was on the rise in Detroit in the 20s. An angry mob gathers at the home of an African-American doctor and shots ring out from the upstairs. Investigate the trial through transcripts and eye witness accounts.
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Famous Trials: Boston Massacre Trials, 1770
A comprehensive outline and chronology of the Boston Massacre of 1770, where British troops fired on protestors, killing five of them. Includes testimonies from the trial of Captain Thomas Preston and eight British soldiers, and profiles...