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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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Documenting the American South 
Nearly 1,400 documents covering Southern life from the 18th to early 20th [...] »
The Alexis de Tocqueville Tour: Exploring Democracy in America 
Everything you never knew you wanted to know about Alexis de Tocqueville's [...] »
Home Economics Archive: Research, Tradition, History 
What would your life have been like as a housewife in 1850?
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The Big Picture: Match the Ad to the Year 
Be it the radio or the television, the slogans related to popular or [...] »
African American History Month: Civil Rights Worldwide 
These African American civil rights activists affected more than the U.S. [...] »
Celebrate More Than St. Patrick 
The Irish contributed more to the U.S. than shamrocks and folktales.
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Question textbook narratives
The Modern Civil Rights Movement: A River of Purposeful Anger 
Textbooks are silent about defining race and racism, even though the modern [...] »
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
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Mine Safety and Health Administration 
Ever considered using mining to teach labor history?...
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From John Jay to Sonia Sotomayor, the Supreme Court is the final word in law [...] »
U.S. Marine Corps 
Why are the Marines known as "America's 911 Force"? Explore this division of [...] »
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Decisive Battles in the War of Independence 
What were the most important battles of the American Revolution?
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