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Republican party

(Encyclopedia) Republican party, American political party. In 1980, the conservative Ronald Reagan, a former supporter of Barry Goldwater, regained the presidency for the Republicans and…

The Iliad of Homer: The Death of Hector

The Battle in the River Scamander. Funeral Games in Honour of Patroclus. The Death of Hector. The Trojans being safe within the walls, Hector only stays to oppose Achilles. Priam is…

Milestone Cases in Supreme Court History

Read about landmark cases that have changed history, from Marbury v. Madison to the challenge to Obamacare. 1803Marbury v. Madison was the first instance in which a law passed by Congress…

The Judicial Branch

The Supreme Court Building. The figures up top include Chief Justices Taft and Marshall, Order, Liberty, and Authority.  Familiarize yourself with the United States Supreme Court, made up of nine…

Naughty Nan

Naughty Nan"Fritz, I've got a new idea," cried Mrs. Bhaer, as she met her husband one day after school. "Well, my dear, what is it?" and he waited willingly to hear the new plan, for some of…

William Shakespeare: Henry V, Act IV, Scene VII

Scene VIIAnother part of the fieldEnter Fluellen and GowerFluellenKill the poys and the luggage! 'tis expressly against the law of arms: 'tis as arrant a piece of knavery, mark you now, as…

William Shakespeare: Macbeth, Act II, Scene III

Scene IIIThe sameKnocking within. Enter a PorterPorterHere's a knocking indeed! If a man were porter of hell-gate, he should have old turning the key.Knocking withinKnock, knock, knock! Who's…