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On December 16, 1689, the English Bill of Rights was passed. It was designed to control the power of the monarchy and make it subject to the laws of Parliament. It was the product of the Glorious Revolution, which permanently established the ruling power of Parliament.

Facts about the Enrollment Act (aka Conscription Act) that established procedures for implementing federally mandated drafts in Congressional districts that did not meet prescribed quotas for volunteer enlistments during the Civil War.

Signed into law by President Abraham Lincoln on March 3, 1863, the Enrollment Act (aka Conscription Act) established procedures for implementing federally mandated drafts in Congressional districts that did not meet prescribed quotas for volunteer enlistments during the Civil War.

APUSH Unit 1, Topic 1.3 covers the European exploration of the regions of North America, Central America, and South America, up to the settlement of Jamestown.

Richard Ewell (1817–1872) was a prominent General in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. He is most well-known for replacing Stonewall Jackson and his failure to attack Union forces on Cemetery Ridge on the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg.

Charles Ewing was a lawyer, Catholic Church representative, and soldier, who served the Union army as a general officer in the Eastern and Western theaters during the American Civil War.

Key facts about who served the Union army as a general officer in the Eastern and Western theaters during the American Civil War.

Hugh Boyle Ewing was a lawyer, writer, ambassador, and soldier, who served the Union army as a general officer in the Eastern and Western theaters during the American Civil War.

Key facts about Hugh Boyle Ewing, a lawyer, writer, ambassador and soldier, who served the Union army as a general officer in the Eastern and Western theaters during the American Civil War.

Thomas Ewing, Jr., was a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a Union general in the West during the American Civil War.

Key facts about Thomas Ewing, Jr., a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a Union general in the West during the American Civil War.

Thomas Ewing, Sr. was an influential Ohio lawyer and politician who served in the United States Senate, as United States Secretary of the Treasury, and as United States Secretary of the Interior.

Key facts about Thomas Ewing, Sr., an influential lawyer and politician who served in the United States Senate, as United States Secretary of the Treasury, and as United States Secretary of the Interior.

Fair Oaks and Darbytown Road Battle facts, including dates, location, casualties, leaders, who won, and more interesting facts you might not know. This fact sheet provides a quick overview of the battle and is for kids doing research and students preparing for the AP U.S. History (APUSH) exam.

Fought from October 27 - 28, 1864, during the Petersburg Campaign, the Battle of Fair Oaks and Darbytown Road, also known as the Second Battle of Fair Oaks, was the last failed Union attempt to capture Richmond, Virginia in 1864.

Federalist No. 1 was written by Alexander Hamilton and published on October 27, 1787 under the pseudonym Publius. The purpose was to provide a General Introduction to The Federalist, a series of articles arguing for the acceptance of the proposed Constitution, which was to replace the Articles of Confederation.

The Second Federalist Paper was written by John Jay, and discusses concerns with the dangers of foreign force and influence. It was published on October 31, 1787.

Federalist No. 3 was written by John Jay and published on November 3, 1787. It is the second of four articles dealing with protecting Americans against foreign aggression and meddling in national affairs.

The Federalist and Anti-Federalist factions developed during the Constitutional Convention of 1787.

Key facts about the Fifteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.