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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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Gilmer Civil War Maps Collection 
Explore the Civil War-era South through hand-drawn maps and renderings.
[...] »Mark Twain: A Film Directed by Ken Burns 
Enjoy an interactive experience depicting the life of Mark Twain.
[...] »Oxford African American Studies Center 
Access more than 5,000 biographies, maps, and images relevant to African [...] »
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The Ice Cream Wars 
Was there conflict in the past over one of our favorite summer treats?
[...] »Veterans Day: Medals and Merit 
You know the Purple Heart, but can you identify these honors?
[...] »Voices of Women's Reform 
There’s more to it than Seneca Falls.
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
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National Institute for Literacy 
Do you have struggling readers in your class? Try incorporating literacy [...] »
Society for History in the Federal Government 
Represents historians across executive, judicial, and congressional [...] »
Los Alamos National Laboratory 
Follow the development of Weapons of Mass Destruction through the protection [...] »
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Success and Failure in the New World 
Why did some colonies in the New World succeed while others faded away?
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