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American Federation of Teachers
(Encyclopedia) American Federation of Teachers (AFT), an affiliate of the AFL-CIO. It was formed (1916) out of the belief that the organizing of teachers should follow the model of a labor union,…calculus of variations
(Encyclopedia) calculus of variations, branch of mathematics concerned with finding maximum or minimum conditions for a relationship between two or more variables that depends not only on the…balance of power
(Encyclopedia) balance of power, system of international relations in which nations seek to maintain an approximate equilibrium of power among many rivals, thus preventing the preponderance of any…sphere of influence
(Encyclopedia) sphere of influence, term formerly applied to an area over which an outside power claims hegemony with the intention of subsequently gaining more definite control, as in colonization,…Proceedings of the Trial of Susan B. Anthony: The United States of America vs. Susan B. Anthony
Indictment Against Susan B... Argument of Mr. Selden for th... The United States of America vs. Susan B. Anthony United States Circuit Court. Northern District of New…Surrey, Henry Howard, earl of
(Encyclopedia) Surrey, Henry Howard, earl of, 1517?–1547, English poet; son of Thomas Howard, 3d duke of Norfolk. His irascibility and continuous vaunting of his descent from Edward I resulted in his…Jonathan J. HAZARD, Congress, RI (1744-1824)
HAZARD, Jonathan J., a Delegate from Rhode Island; born in Newport, R.I., in 1744; completed preparatory studies; member of the State house of representatives in 1776; paymaster in the…Chester William TAYLOR, Congress, AR (1883-1931)
TAYLOR Chester William , a Representative from Arkansas; born in Verona, Lee County, Miss., July 16, 1883; moved to Pine Bluff, Ark., with his parents; attended the public schools in Pine Bluff…Berkman & Goldman: The Verdict
The Court's ChargeTestimony for the DefenseThe Verdict The jury retired at 5:20 and at 6 o'clock returned a verdict of guilty. EMMA GOLDMAN: We move to set aside the verdict as being…William Shakespeare: All's Well That Ends Well, Act III, Scene II
Scene IIRousillon. The Count's palaceEnter Countess and ClownCountessIt hath happened all as I would have had it, save that he comes not along with her.ClownBy my troth, I take my young lord…