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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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Samuel F. B. Morse Papers, 1793-1919 
Explore the thoughts of Samuel F. Morse, artist and father of the [...] »
Chicago Imagebase 
Witness the growth of the Chicago metro area with this interactive website [...] »
Mount Vernon 
Take a virtual tour of George Washington's famous estate, Mt. Vernon.
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Women in Blues (and Jazz) 
In the early 20th century, the new music recording industry embraced [...] »
American Myths: Popular Music 
Each song has a story. What inspired it? When was it made? By whom?
[...] »Charters for Colonies 
To legally exist, English colonies needed charters from the monarchy. Answer [...] »
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Question textbook narratives
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
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Smithsonian 
What can 19 museums, nine research centers, and the National Zoo offer your [...] »
Small Business Association 
What is the FAR? Looking for copies of small business laws? Well, you have [...] »
Center for Disease Control and Prevention 
For when those historical figures suffered conditions you don't recognize. [...] »
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Spanish Louisiana vs. Great Britain 
Spain pursuing its own goals against Great Britain.
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