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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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Silicon Valley History Online 
Silicone Valley is known as a high-tech industry center, but has it always [...] »
Through Our Parent's Eyes: Tucson's Diverse Community 
Learn about the ethnically diverse history of Tucson, AZ.
[...] »Edgar Allan Poe 
Annotated materials about Poe published during his lifetime.
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Charters for Colonies 
To legally exist, English colonies needed charters from the monarchy. Answer [...] »
First Impressions: The U.S. and Japan 
In 1854, Japan signed a treaty with the U.S. How did the U.S. and Japan see [...] »
Theatre of the People 
Through performing art, U.S. minorities assert their identities. Answer [...] »
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Question textbook narratives
The Tet Offensive 
American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
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Federal teaching resources
Military History 
The U.S. Armed Forces maintain multiple historical offices within each [...] »
Selective Service System 
Did you know that the draft was used in times of peace, as well as war?
[...] »National Park Service 
Lesson plans, essays, multimedia, activities, and artifacts of U.S. heritage [...] »
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Quantity of Soldiers—not Quality of Their Aim—Won Battles 
Linear battle formations date at least to the early 17th century.
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