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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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After Slavery 
Does your textbook make Reconstruction sound simple? Explore the real pain [...] »
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Early Telephone Etiquette 
Should you leave your hat on when you talk on the telephone?
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A menagerie of terms for politicians, parties, factions, and movements.
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An Exciting Whiff of Danger or La Belle Dame sans Merci?
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The Tet Offensive 
American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
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U.S. Census Bureau 
The U.S. Census counts everyone! It creates a current image of the nation [...] »
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American POWS in Japanese Captivity 
Japanese treatment of American prisoners of war.
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