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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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Bartleby, Great Books Online 
A collection of American and European literary classics, made available free [...] »
Online Encyclopedia of Washington State History 
Right this way for Seattle and Washington state history resources.
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History Quiz
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A Symbol of Friendship 
The cherry trees in Washington, DC were a gift from Japan. What does their [...] »
Earth Day: Lost to History 
Human history affects more than human beings.
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[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Postal Museum 
When going postal is actually a good thing! Explore the Museum's extensive [...] »
Central Intelligence Agency 
You've seen spy movies, but what is the real history of U.S. [...] »
Social Security Administration 
Explore both the history of the SSA itself and that of the Social Security [...] »
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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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