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1789 Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen: Modern Legal Liberty and Modern Legal Equality
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Abstract: Legal Studies 103 - Spring 2007. An historical examination of major interpretations of law, morals and social development, with special emphasis on the social thought of the 18th and 19th centuries and including the writings of Marx, Maine, Durkheim, Weber and other contemporary figures.
Law and Society in US History, Spring 2003
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Abstract: Most socially significant issues from America's past were brought before the nation's courts. Subject introduces the themes and events of American law since 1787, focusing on three recurring themes in American public life: liberty, equality, and property. Readings consist mostly of original court cases, ... More »
Liberty, Equality, Fraternity: Exploring the French Revolution
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Abstract: is an introduction to the French Revolution and an archive of important documentary evidence from the Revolution, including more than 300 texts, nearly 250 images, and a number of maps and songs. Ten essays explore the major topics in the history of the revolution, including its social causes, the fall ... More »
Liberty Ships and Victory Ships, America's Lifeline in War
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Abstract: tells the story of two World War II ship-building efforts. In 1941, with war raging in Europe, President Roosevelt authorized the production of 441-foot cargo ships. These Liberty ships proved too slow and small, so in 1943, a new effort began building Victory ships, which cruised at 18.5 mph, compared ... More »
Liberty! The American Revolution
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Abstract: is an online companion to the 6-part PBS series. It begins in the aftermath of the French and Indian War and ends with the creation of the Constitution. Chronologies, short bibliographies, images, and online links are offered for many aspects of the 2 1/2 decade chapter of American history.
Statue of Liberty Teacher's Corner
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Abstract: features the 305-foot monument that stands in New York Harbor as a symbol of political freedom and democracy. The copper statue, a gift from the people of France, was built by Frederic-Bartholdi in Paris and was dedicated in the U.S. in 1886. This website identifies 11 symbolic elements in the monument ... More »
Temple of Liberty: Building the Capitol for a New Nation
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Abstract: presents documents, plans, photographs, and lithographs of the many features of the U.S. Capitol in its various stages of construction and development. It explores topics such as the Capitol's symbolism, and the cultural and political influence of the building.
The Liberty Bell: From Obscurity to Icon
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Abstract: helps students analyze -- through maps, readings, and images -- the historical and cultural influences that shaped the symbolic meaning of the Liberty Bell.
