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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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Atlanta in the Civil Rights Movement 
What was Atlanta's role in the larger African American civil rights movement [...] »
First-Person Narratives of the American South, 1860-1920 
Learn about the American south in the late 19th century through 141 [...] »
Industrial Research and Development Information System 
Ever curious about the nexus between R&D and economics?
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Test your history knowledge
American Myths: Christopher Columbus 
In 1492, what did Columbus really do?
[...] »Constitution Day Count 
How does the Constitution measure up to other important documents in U.S. [...] »
Charters for Colonies 
To legally exist, English colonies needed charters from the monarchy. Answer [...] »
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Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
Labor and Trade in Colonial America 
Was colonial trade really triangular? What kinds of work did colonists do, [...] »
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
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National Atlas 
Explore maps that enable you to better understand the country that you live [...] »
Federal Judiciary 
Can’t tell an affadavit from an acquittal? Learn the legal lingo.
[...] »Smithsonian 
What can 19 museums, nine research centers, and the National Zoo offer your [...] »
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Breaking the Confederate Line at Antietam 
Hour by hour account of how Union Generals moved on the battlefield at [...] »