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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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Annie Oakley 
Annie Oakley could shoot 6 holes in a playing card before it touched ground [...] »
Sanborn® Fire Insurance Maps for Georgia Towns and Cities, 1884-1922 
More than 540 urban maps of Georgia from between 1884 and 1922, detailing [...] »
Reclaiming the Everglades: South Florida's Natural History, 1884-1934 
Contains 10,000 pages and images on Everglades reclamation efforts and the [...] »
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The Ice Cream Wars 
Was there conflict in the past over one of our favorite summer treats?
[...] »The Blue and the Grey (and Red and Green and Yellow) 
What do you think Civil War uniforms looked like? They varied more than you [...] »
Europe Encounters the Western Hemisphere 
Can you answer these questions about the "exploration race" that brought [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era 
The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »
The Modern Civil Rights Movement: A River of Purposeful Anger 
Textbooks are silent about defining race and racism, even though the modern [...] »
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 
Learn about the men who fought for American ideals and survived.
[...] »U.S. Census Bureau 
The U.S. Census counts everyone! It creates a current image of the nation [...] »
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 
Explore the history of science and technology, maritime history, and the [...] »
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The American Civil War: Total or Just? 
Warfare always results in casualties, however, there are ways to reduce loss [...] »