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History has been shaped and influenced by the out come of ancient trials—such as the Trial of Socrates in 399B.C.—to Rosenberg Trial in the 1950s. This site offers a comprehensive look at 50 prominent court trials throughout history and its resources can be used to give young learners an introduction to the history of the modern judicial system.
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Colonial Williamsburg 
Experience life in Colonial Williamsburg without visiting Virginia.
[...] »Augustana College Library, Digital Projects 
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Calvin Coolidge, 30th President of the United States 
Ask yourself: What did Coolidge do for our country?
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America's Love for the Automobile 
An Exciting Whiff of Danger or La Belle Dame sans Merci?
[...] »History of Hidden Killers: Epidemics in America 
Wherever people go, disease is sure to follow. Answer these questions about [...] »
Exploration and Innovation 
Crossing vast oceans required specialized tools and knowledge. Discover more [...] »
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Question textbook narratives
Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era 
The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
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National Endowment for the Humanities 
Meet the largest governmental funder of humanities programs in the U.S.
[...] »Indian Health Service 
Disease ravaged colonial-era Native American populations. What health [...] »
U.S. Secret Service 
How did the Secret Service begin protecting our leaders and solving crimes [...] »
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Innovation and Technology in the 19th Century 
Of all the discoveries and developments that occurred in the 19th century, [...] »