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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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Forests, Fields, and the Falls 
How did the lumber, flour, sawmill, and farming industries shape Minnesota's [...] »
University of California History Digital Archives 
Discover the history of the University of California through primary sources [...] »
Studs Terkel: Conversations with America 
Meet Studs Terkel—oral historian, radio host, and Pulitzer Prize-winning [...] »
History Quiz
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Stamping Out Free Speech? 
The Stamp Act of 1765 had colonists crying foul. Answer these questions [...] »
Early American Artifacts 
What did people living in what is now known as North America leave behind? [...] »
The Big Picture: Match the Ad to the Year 
Be it the radio or the television, the slogans related to popular or [...] »
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Question textbook narratives
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
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U.S. Air Force 
From pilots to shuttle central command, how does the Air Force fulfill its [...] »
Federal Highway Administration 
Do you fit today's transportation norms? Do you reside in a suburb or a city [...] »
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden 
Modern art isn't impossible to understand. Approach it as the product of its [...] »
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Broadcasting Longevity 
The roots of the Grand Ole Opry extend deep into radio broadcasting [...] »