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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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Rebellion: John Horse and the Black Seminoles 
What role did runaway slaves and free African Americans play in the Second [...] »
17th-Century Colonial New England 
Explore the history of 17th century New England and, more specifically, the [...] »
History Quiz
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Black Days in the Market 
The Stock Market Crash of 1929 opened the curtain on the Great Depression. [...] »
Turning Turtle: Shipwrecks and Disasters at Sea 
The ship's on her beam-ends and all's lost! Test your knowledge of maritime [...] »
Thanksgiving: Presidential Turkeys 
How many turkeys have presidents pardoned?
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Denmark Vesey 
Tried and executed in 1822, along with many other slaves, for a plotted [...] »
Labor and Trade in Colonial America 
Was colonial trade really triangular? What kinds of work did colonists do, [...] »
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Federal Reserve Board 
The economy's on everyone's mind. Take advantage of that fact to teach a bit [...] »
National Museum of African American History and Culture 
What does it mean to be an American? Answer this question through the lens [...] »
U.S. Coast Guard 
Who protects U.S. interests in international and domestic waters?
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Mundane Lives and Extreme Adventures 
What were the primary concerns of English colonists in early 17th-century [...] »