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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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Through Our Parent's Eyes: Tucson's Diverse Community 
Learn about the ethnically diverse history of Tucson, AZ.
[...] »Built in America: Historic American Buildings Survey and Engineering 
Government organizations document historic sites in drawings, photographs, [...] »
Willa Cather Archive 
Read the annotated works of author Willa Cather (1873–1947), including O [...] »
History Quiz
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A Symbol of Friendship 
The cherry trees in Washington, DC were a gift from Japan. What does their [...] »
Sand, Sea, and Oil: Operation Desert Storm 
It's in the name: "Desert." How did the environment affect the Persian Gulf [...] »
Voices of Women's Reform 
There’s more to it than Seneca Falls.
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
Labor and Trade in Colonial America 
Was colonial trade really triangular? What kinds of work did colonists do, [...] »
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
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National Atlas 
Explore maps that enable you to better understand the country that you live [...] »
Central Intelligence Agency 
You've seen spy movies, but what is the real history of U.S. [...] »
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Presidential Patent 
How many presidents have applied for and received patents?
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