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Famous Trials: Salem Witch Trials: Examination of Tituba
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This is a court transcript of the examination of "Tituba the Indian Woman," on March 1, 1692, suspected of harming her children under the direction of demonic familiars. Transcript is unedited and features 17th century spellings and syntax.

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Social Studies
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Primary Source
Provider:
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Date Added:
10/11/2021
Famous Trials: Salem Witch Trials: Letters of Gov. William Phips
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This transcript of two letters written by Governor William Phips to the Earl of Nottingham, London, explains the presence of witchcraft in Salem and its environs and the Governor's response to the situation.

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Social Studies
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Primary Source
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University of Missouri - Kansas City
Date Added:
10/11/2021
Famous Trials: Salem Witch Trials: Petitions for Compensation
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The text of these petitions, filed by Isaac Easty and William Good in 1710, request compensation for the prosecution of family members for witchcraft. Also included is Governor Dudley's order for payment of damages.

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Social Studies
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Primary Source
Provider:
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Date Added:
10/03/2023
Famous Trials: Salem Witch Trials: Trial and Execution of Sarah Good
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This is a selection of records of the trial and execution of Sarah Good that includes the summary of evidence, Sarah Good's confession, indictments against Sarah Good, and sentencing.

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Social Studies
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Primary Source
Provider:
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Date Added:
10/11/2021
Famous Trials: Salem Witch Trials: Trial of Rebecca Nurse
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This webpage features a transcript of court testimony from the trial of Rebecca Nurse, with evidence for Nurse, evidence against Nurse, petition of Nurse, and juror's statement. Includes historic painting of a scene from the trial.

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Social Studies
Material Type:
Primary Source
Provider:
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Date Added:
10/11/2021
Fannie Lou Hamer and the Civil Rights Movement in Rural Mississippi
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This collection uses primary sources to explore Fannie Lou Hamer and the civil rights movement in rural Mississippi. Digital Public Library of America Primary Source Sets are designed to help students develop their critical thinking skills and draw diverse material from libraries, archives, and museums across the United States. Each set includes an overview, ten to fifteen primary sources, links to related resources, and a teaching guide. These sets were created and reviewed by the teachers on the DPLA's Education Advisory Committee.

Subject:
American History
Social Studies
Material Type:
Primary Source
Provider:
Digital Public Library of America
Provider Set:
Primary Source Sets
Author:
Jamie Lathan
Date Added:
04/11/2016
Federal Register: Executive Orders
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NARA provides full coverage on the executive orders of the Federal Register at this site, which includes explanations, disposition tables, text of orders, and subject order. Resources include: The Federal Register, Regulations.gov, Presidential Documents - Executive Orders.

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Social Studies
Material Type:
Primary Source
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U.S. National Archives and Records Administration
Date Added:
10/03/2023
Federal Reserve Board: Structural changes in the economy and financial markets
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This site has a speech given by Alan Greenspan December 5, 2000. It discusses the economic changes the United States had undergone in the 1990s. The reading is sophisticated, but some of the information is written to be accessible to those who do not have a deep background in economics.

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Social Studies
Material Type:
Primary Source
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Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
Date Added:
08/07/2023
Federal Reserve Board: The Politics of Monetary Policy: Balancing Independence and Accountability
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The Governor of Wisconsin's remarks on monetary policy. The article discusses the effective operation of the central bank within government. (October 24, 2000)

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Social Studies
Material Type:
Primary Source
Provider:
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
Date Added:
08/07/2023