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History, Politics & Society (hĭs'tə-rē pŏl'ĭ-tĭks ənd sə-sī'ĭ-tē)

The annals of the human race; the art or science of governing; the complicated interrelationships of groups of people. There's always hope that the study of our past will help to inform and inspire a better future.
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History, Politics & Society
Acts of Congress:
The most significant acts of US Congress throughout the centuries
Examples: Age Discrimination in Employment Act (1967), Aid to Dependent Children (1935), Pure Food and Drug Act (1906), more »
American Annals:
Original source documents relating to United States history, 1493 to the present.
Examples: Parental Duty and the Apprenticeship of Children, Advice to a Young Tradesman, Toleration in the Early Colonies, more »
American History Companion:
US history from the native American peoples to the 20th century
Examples: Ray Kroc, Quakers, more »
Bioterrorism Dictionary:
Descriptions of places, weapons and terms associated with bioterrorism
Examples: botulism, tularemia, choking agent, more »
Black Biographies:
Biographies of significant members of the black community
Examples: Patricia Roberts Harris, Billie Holiday, Ahmed Mathieu Kerekou, more »
Britannica Videos:
Bite-sized videos that bring the Britannica Concise Encyclopedia to life
Examples: The Berlin Wall, Lake Titicaca, World War II: Japan Bombs Pearl Harbor, more »
British History:
The domestic and military history of Britain from 55 BCE until the present
Examples: Botany Bay, Royal Naval Air Service, Alnwick Castle, more »
Chase's 2010 Calendar (by date):
Find out what special events and notable birthdays and holidays are taking place on a given date
Examples: March 4, 2010, January 1, 2010, October 27, 2010, more »
Chase's 2010 Calendar (by event):
Calendar of 2010's special events, notable birthdays and international holidays
Examples: Peddler's Village Scarecrow Contest and Outdoor Display, John J. Pershing: Birth Anniversary, United Kingdom: Battle of Britain Week, more »
Education Encyclopedia:
A view of the institutions, people, processes, roles and philosophies found in educational practice
Examples: Master's Degree, Literacy and Reading, Myles Horton, more »
Encyclopedia of Holocaust:
The people, places and politics of the Holocaust, and a history of European Jewry.
Examples: Rescue of Children, Exodus 1947, Anne Frank, more »
Festivals & Special Events:
Special days and seasons around the world
Examples: Dog Days, Nguillatun, Night of the Radishes, more »
History 1450-1789:
Major events, developments and personalities of European history, 1450 to 1789
Examples: Books of Secrets, Marguerite De Navarre, Spanish Armada, more »
History Dictionary:
People, places and events in history
Examples: Montezuma, damn the torpedoes, Rwandan Genocide, more »
History Q&A:
Topics in history from prehistory through the 21st century, covered in question-and-answer format.
Examples: What is the Prehistoric era?, When did history begin?, What is Neanderthal Man?, more »
Holidays:
Holiday resource center
Examples: New Year's Day, Hanukkah, Christmas, more »
Intelligence & Security Encyclopedia:
A modern encyclopedia offering immediate value by emphasizing matters of espionage, intelligence, and security most frequently in the news.
Examples: Remote Sensing, Genetic Technology, Al-Qaeda (Also Known as Al-Qaida), more »
Marine Corps Dictionary:
Terms and phrases used by the US Marines
Examples: nine yards, dress blues, Acme Beer, more »
Mideast & N. Africa Encyclopedia:
The Middle East and North Africa from 1800 to the present
Examples: Black September, Algerian War of Independence, Soviet Intervention in Afghanistan, more »
Military Dictionary:
Terms and concepts associated with the military
Examples: kill box, Coordinated Universal Time, warble, more »
Military History Companion:
Military history and famous conflicts from classical times to the present
Examples: Punic Wars, battle of Khalkin-Gol, American independence war, more »
National Anthems:
Text of anthems for countries around the world
Examples: United States, Sierra Leone, Bahamas, more »
Philosophy Dictionary:
Philosophy and philosophers from antiquity to the present
Examples: many-valued logic, Concept and object, Truth function, more »
Political Biographies:
Biographies of the major figures in world politics of the 20th century
Examples: Yegor Gaidar, Edward Carson, Ahmadu Ahidjo, more »
Political Dictionary:
Major political institutions, leaders, thinkers and concepts
Examples: Gulf War, humanitarian intervention, minimax, more »
Political Parties:
Websites for political parties
Examples: Alaskan Independence Party, Unia Pracy, Berdeak, more »
Politics:
Definitions of words used in politics
Examples: jingoism, Geneva Conventions, coattail effect, more »
Politics Q&A:
Contemporary issues as well as the fundamental basics of government and politics in the United States
Examples: When did the first Africans arrive in the British colonies of North America?, Whom do I contact if I suspect terrorism?, What is the role of the White House staff?, more »
Russian History Encyclopedia:
The first English encyclopedia to cover the entirety of Russian history
Examples: Futurism, Ballet, Alexander I, more »
Supreme Court Q&A:
Questions and answers about the nine justices of the court that has the final say in the U.S.
Examples: Who were the plaintiffs in Loving v. Virginia?, Who wrote the Court's opinion in Roe v. Wade?, When and how did the Court come to be composed of nine justices?, more »
US Documents:
Text of important documents in US History
Examples: Bill of Rights, Declaration of Independence, 13th Amendment, more »
US Foreign Policy Encyclopedia:
Concepts, themes, large ideas, significant movements, and distinctive policies in the history of American foreign relations.
Examples: Department of Defense, African Americans, more »
US Government Guide:
Authoritative information on the American presidency, Congress and Supreme Court
Examples: African Americans in government, Rebecca Latimer Felton, Jay Treaty, more »
US History Encyclopedia:
More than 4000 facts, events, trends, and policies of American history.
Examples: Wal-Mart, Deaf in America, Abraham Lincoln Brigade, more »
US Military Dictionary:
Terms, people and conflicts of the US Military from colonial times to the present
Examples: tactical air control group, AWACS, Agent Orange, more »
US Military History Companion:
All US military conflicts from the American Revolution to the Persian Gulf, including significant battles and military leaders
Examples: Battle of Québec, Carl A. Spaatz, Ethnicity and Race in the Military, more »
US Presidents:
Biographies of American Presidents
Examples: Zachary Taylor, John F. Kennedy, Millard Fillmore, more »
US Presidents Q&A:
Information about the office of the POTUS, as well as each individual president, in Q&A format
Examples: Which president refused to carry out an order of the Supreme Court?, What is the president's role in U.S. foreign policy?, How did Sarah Polk defy the traditions of the day as both woman and first lady?, more »
Weapons Dictionary:
Listing and descriptions of military weapons
Examples: The Royal Gurkha Rifles, Harrier GR7/T10, AH-1W Super Cobra, more »
When is?:
Holidays, festivals, and other special events - when do they fall out?
Examples: When is Palm Sunday?, When is Paris Air and Space Show?, When is Parshurama Jayanti?, more »
World Chronology:
A Year-by-Year Record of Human Events from Prehistory to the Present.
Examples: 1001, Prehistory, Antiquity, more »


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