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United States Government
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U.S. Government
Britannica provide students with a quick overview of key facts, people, and philosophies related to the United States government.
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U.S. Constitution
The Constitution of the United States of America is the fundamental law of the U.S.federalsystem ofgovernmentand a landmark document of the Western world.
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Origins of American Government
Learn about the various philosophers, concepts, systems, political agitators, and statesmen that influenced the formation of the U.S. government.
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Executive Branch: President, Vice President, and The Cabinet
The executive branch is headed by the president, whose constitutional responsibilities include serving as commander in chief of the armed forces.
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United States History
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Reconstruction
Reconstruction was the period after the American Civil War, from roughly 1865 to 1877, during which attempts were made to implement full freedom and constitutional rights for African Americans following emancipation.
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Great Depression
The longest and most severe economic downturn ever experienced by the industrialized Western world, the Great Depression began in 1929 and lasted until about 1939.
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American Revolution
The American Revolution (1775–83) won political independence for 13 of Britain’s North American colonies, which subsequently formed the United States of America.
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American Civil War Battles
The American Civil War consisted of hundreds of engagements on land and sea. These are among the most important battles
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World History
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Major Cold War Events
On occasion actions by both sides of the Cold War divide resulted in confrontations that brought the ideological adversaries to the brink of war.
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Vietnam War
North Vietnam fought a guerrilla war against U.S.-supported South Vietnamese forces during this war.
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World War II Major Events and Battles
Learn about the major events and battles of World War II.
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World War I
World War I, also called the First World War or the Great War, was an international conflict that in 1914–18 involving Russia, the United States, the Middle East, and other regions.
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Timeline, Facts and Stats of the Attack on Pearl Harbor
The U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor on Oahu Island, Hawaii, was attacked by the Japanese on December 7, 1941.
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Timeline – The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis
The USS Indianapolis was sunk by a Japanese submarine on July 30, 1945.
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Timeline of the Dunkirk Evacuation
Between May 26 and June 4, 1940, some 340,000 Allied troops were evacuated from the French seaport of Dunkirk to England.
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Ancient History
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Significant Places and Institutions of Ancient Rome
There are significant places and institutions of Ancient Rome including the amphitheater, colosseum, forums, even the famous city of Pompeii.
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Key People and Enemies of Rome
Ancient History Key People of Ancient Rome Key People of Rome Julius Caesar Celebrated Romangeneraland statesman, the conqueror ofGaul(58–50BCE), victor…
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Ancient Rome
The city of Rome was once the center of the Western world. Roman civilization progressed from the founding of the republic (509 BCE) through the establishment of the empire (27 BCE) to the final eclipse of the empire in the west (5th century CE).
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Ancient Cities Videos
A video introduction to ancient cities, from Britannica’s feature partner Open University.
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Student Quizzes and Puzzles
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Literary Puzzles
Test your knowledge of all things Shakespeare. These 7 puzzles will have you examining this literary giant in a whole new fun way.
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These science quizzes will test your knowledge of everything in between. Are you ready to test your knowledge about all things science?
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Enhance your knowledge by tackling Britannica’s hand-selected quizzes for students. Are you ready to test your knowledge about language?
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