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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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A Maritime Perspective on American Expansion, 1820-1890 
We all know the role of the wagon in westward expansion, but what of ships [...] »
In Motion: The African-American Migration Experience 
Secondary and primary sources describe 13 African American migration [...] »
Watergate Revisited 
The Washington Post looks back at the Watergate scandal in this [...] »
History Quiz
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Naming Colonial History 
Everyone knows what "American Revolution" means. But can you identify these [...] »
Saving Daylight 
Politicians get hot under the collar when discussing the hottest of topics— [...] »
Charters for Colonies 
To legally exist, English colonies needed charters from the monarchy. Answer [...] »
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Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
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Peace Corps 
Explore world and U.S. history simultaneously through universal development [...] »
U.S. Secret Service 
How did the Secret Service begin protecting our leaders and solving crimes [...] »
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America's Shifting Western Frontier 
Go Where, Young Man?
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