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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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Legal Information Institute: Supreme Court Collection 
Decisions made by the U.S. Supreme Court change history—explore historical [...] »
Battle Lines: Letters from America's Wars 
More than 30 letters cover conflicts from the Revolutionary War to the War [...] »
History Quiz
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Earth Day: Lost to History 
Human history affects more than human beings.
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How does the Constitution measure up to other important documents in U.S. [...] »
Early American Artifacts 
What did people living in what is now known as North America leave behind? [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
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The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
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Federal Judiciary 
Can’t tell an affadavit from an acquittal? Learn the legal lingo.
[...] »Selective Service System 
Did you know that the draft was used in times of peace, as well as war?
[...] »National Center for Education Statistics 
Ever wondered about the numbers behind the latest teaching trends?
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Tips to Trappers 
What do Sears Roebuck, farming, advertising, furs, and rural America have in [...] »