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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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Riverboats and Jazz 
What entertainment might you have expected on a riverboat cruise in the [...] »
The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake and Fire 
Exhibit and archive featuring an extensive collection of primary source [...] »
Snag Learning 
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History Quiz
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Celebrate More Than St. Patrick 
The Irish contributed more to the U.S. than shamrocks and folktales.
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Carriages and Wagons 
Trade in your old Cabriolet for a new 1876 Landau? Test your knowledge of [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
Labor and Trade in Colonial America 
Was colonial trade really triangular? What kinds of work did colonists do, [...] »
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
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National Archives and Records Administration 
With more than 10 billion items addressing U.S. history, you're bound to [...] »
National Endowment for the Humanities 
Meet the largest governmental funder of humanities programs in the U.S.
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Deserters in the Civil War 
What happened to Civil War deserters after they deserted?
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