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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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Voices of the Colorado Plateau 
There's more to the West than cowboys.
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Voices in the Whirlwind 
To each prophet, a certain way of speaking. Match civil rights leaders with [...] »
Memorial Day: The Poppy Puzzle 
Do you know the history of this symbol?
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Have you had your shots? Which childhood diseases do these public [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
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Federal Aviation Administration 
The FAA regulates air safety and influences the development of civil [...] »
National Archives and Records Administration 
With more than 10 billion items addressing U.S. history, you're bound to [...] »
U.S. Marine Corps 
Why are the Marines known as "America's 911 Force"? Explore this division of [...] »
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Whites of Their Eyes 
Who said, "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes?"
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