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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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Thar's Gold in Them Thar Hills: Gold and Gold Mining in Georgia, 1830s-1940s 
Gold mining, though often portrayed as lawless, was, in some cases, big [...] »
Virtual Museum and Archive of the SEC and Securities History 
If you want to understand big business, it would be wise to examine the SEC' [...] »
FamilySearch 
Begin genealogical projects on the right foot with these databases and tools [...] »
History Quiz
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We the People . . . Rarely Agree 
What does the Constitution mean to you? Match each quote to the historical [...] »
Historical Improbabilities 
Truth is stranger than fiction, they say. Can you tell the difference?
[...] »Textbook Twisters: Cuban Missile Crisis 
The Cuban Missile Crisis was one of the greatest conflicts between the US [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
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Denmark Vesey 
Tried and executed in 1822, along with many other slaves, for a plotted [...] »
The Tet Offensive 
American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »
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National Institute for Literacy 
Do you have struggling readers in your class? Try incorporating literacy [...] »
National Museum of African American History and Culture 
What does it mean to be an American? Answer this question through the lens [...] »
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 [...] »