Governments can be constitutional monarchies, dictatorships, federal republics, parliamentary democracies, constitutional republics. More than a system of rules and regulations, they help civilized people to live together peacefully. These stories explore different forms of government.
Margaret begins in British politics as a Member of Parliament.
Margaret wins the race and is elected the first female British Prime Minister.
Marie Antoinette loses her head by guillotine seven months after French Revolutionary authorities execute her husband, King Louis XVI
When the Dyers return to Boston, anti-Quaker sentiment is strong.
With little warning, Mary prepares for her execution with dignity.
Without a lawyer, Mary appears guilty of plotting against Elizabeth by not saying anything about the plan to "dispatch" Elizabeth.
Mary continues to protest and is hanged, but her death leads to reforms in the laws about religion.
It's May 4, 1970, and Ohio National Guardsmen open fire on students protesting the Vietnam War at Kent State, killing 4 unarmed students and wounding ...
Adams appoints 42 judges before Jefferson takes office, but their commissions are never sent.
Camp Minidoka is in southern Idaho and less well known than other internment camps.
Read first hand how Minoru Genda plans the Pearl Harbor attack.
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