The East India Company lost direct control of India to the British Crown following the Revolt of 1857 (Sepoy Mutiny). Queen Victoria nominated James Wilson as the Finance Member of the Indian Council ...

The 14th Amendment overturned the 1857 decision that denied citizenship to Black people. Scholars say President Trump’s proposal betrays that history. By Adam Liptak Reporting from Washington ...

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