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The Proceedings of the Old Bailey London 1674 to 1913

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a fully searchable online edition of the largest body of texts detailing the lives of non-elite people ever published, containing accounts of over 100,000 criminal trials held at London's central criminal court from the 17th to...
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US National Archives

Nara: The Magna Carta

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the historical events that led to the creation of the limited government of the United States, the Magna Carta was written in 1215 as a promise from King John of England to his demanding barons. It put English kings under the rule...
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Gibraltar: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
As a British territory, Gibraltar's government is tied to Great Britain. A chart gives information about the branches of government and the politics. From U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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iCivics

I Civics: William Blackstone: Mini Lesson

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Discover how William Blackstone and his "Commentaries on the Laws of England" influenced America's founders, founding documents, and legal system.