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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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Woman's Legal History Biography Project 
How many female lawyers can you think of in U.S. history?
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Explore cartography and the exploration of the North American continent.
[...] »LexisNexis 
Search news articles, court cases, journals, broadcast transmissions, polls [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Europe Encounters the Western Hemisphere 
Can you answer these questions about the "exploration race" that brought [...] »
A Hoax Provokes Folks: Why Lie? 
Peruse the news, but beware hot air? Examine famous U.S. hoaxes.
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Football has always been a great American sport, but how much do you know [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
National Resources
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U.S. Secret Service 
How did the Secret Service begin protecting our leaders and solving crimes [...] »
U.S. Air Force 
From pilots to shuttle central command, how does the Air Force fulfill its [...] »
National Institutes of Health 
Repository for the history of the federal agency, medical profession, and [...] »
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How Much Have Federal Census Takers Made Through the Years? 
Accounting for the counters.
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