Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in America
Explores civil rights and civil liberties politics in the United States from the ratification of the Bill of Rights to current-day controversies. Includes primary source documents.
Defining Documents in American History: The Constitution
Examines documents of the Founding Fathers, letters, essays, constitutional amendments, speeches, inaugural addresses, and court rulings. Includes primary source documents.
Europe 1450-1789: Encyclopedia of the Early Modern World
Covers European history from the beginning of the print revolution to the French revolution, including topics such as art, government, and warfare.
Europe 1789-1914: Encyclopedia of the Age of Industry and Empire
Covers European history from the French Revolution to the outbreak of World War I, including topics such as art, politics, and warfare.
Europe Since 1914: Encyclopedia of the Age of War and Reconstruction
Covers European history from World War I to the present day, including scientific, cultural, and social history, as well as political, military, and economic developments.
Legal Resources
State, Federal and Local laws provide the framework within which we live our lives. Marriage, divorce, aging, death, real estate, consumer protection, immigration, business, employment, crime, and taxes are some of the situations in which we find we need legal information. Whether we are just getting clarification or preparing to consult a lawyer, the following […]
Political Fact Checking
Are your elected officials being honest in their statements? Are things people say about a certain politician true? It’s important we don’t jump to conclusions and that we learn the facts so we can effectively vote in elections, form political opinions, engage in informed debate, and hold politicians accountable. Luckily, there are many reliable sources […]
Political Groups, Parties, and Organizations that Shaped America
Explores political parties and interest groups from the nation’s beginnings to the present day. Includes primary source documents.
Small Business Sourcebook
Designed to facilitate the start-up, development and growth of specific small businesses, as well as similar listings for general small business topics. Entries are provided on a state-by-state basis; also included are relevant U.S. federal government agencies and branch offices.
Voting and Political Representation in America
Examines voting trends and political representation in the United States, including election rules, voting rights, voter fraud, and voter suppression.