POLS 204 -- Online edition

Encyclopedia of U.S. Political History explores the events, policies, activities, institutions, groups, people, and movements that have created and shaped political life in the United States.

This encyclopedia offers a comprehensive examination of U.S. military history from the beginning of the republic in 1783 up to the eve of war with Great Britain in 1812. The entries cover all the important battles, key individuals, weapons, Indian nations, and treaties, as well as numerous social, political, cultural, and economic developments during this period.

Covers leading cases, major statutes, legal terms and concepts, notable persons involved with the law, and primary documents.

Entries are available on Justices Brennan and Scalia, as well as on the Virginia and Kentucky Resolves.

Includes entries on the justices, key cases and treatment of crucial areas of constitutional law, such as abortion, freedom of religion, school desegregation, freedom of speech, voting rights, military tribunals, and the rights of the accused.