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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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Famous American Trials: "The Scottsboro Boys" Trials 1931-1937 
Explore the infamous Scottboro case through a variety of primary source [...] »
Beyond Face Value: Depictions of Slavery in Confederate Currency 
Learn about southern culture through the images on Confederate currency.
[...] »Manufacturers' Catalogs from the First Decade of American Automobiles 
Curious about early cars? View more than 800 automobile manufacturer catalog [...] »
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Mapping the Past 
A map can tell you more than east, west, north, and south.
[...] »American Myths: Christopher Columbus 
In 1492, what did Columbus really do?
[...] »The Great Black Hope 
These African American athletes drew crowds with their skill and [...] »
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Labor and Trade in Colonial America 
Was colonial trade really triangular? What kinds of work did colonists do, [...] »
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »National Resources
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Team Ships 
Learn the basic steps to building and commissioning a Navy vessel.
[...] »Center for Disease Control and Prevention 
For when those historical figures suffered conditions you don't recognize. [...] »
National Museum of African American History and Culture 
What does it mean to be an American? Answer this question through the lens [...] »
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The Auto Industry Goes to War 
Domestic automotive manufacturing took a back seat to military transport [...] »