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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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Television News of the Civil Rights Era 
View contemporary coverage of the Civil Rights Movement from two Roanoke, VA [...] »
Teach Women's History Project 
Provides teaching and reference materials on the women's rights movement of [...] »
Photographing History: Fred J. Maroon and the Nixon Years 
View the many faces of President Nixon as captured by photographer Fred [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
American Myths: Christopher Columbus 
In 1492, what did Columbus really do?
[...] »Saving Daylight 
Politicians get hot under the collar when discussing the hottest of topics— [...] »
In Our Own Time: Native American Timekeeping 
Pre-Columbian calendars were very different from the ones we use today. Are [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
Jim Crow Segregation: The Difficult and Anti-Democratic Work of White Supremacy 
The fight against segregation and its discriminatory practices does not [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. House of Representatives, Office of the Clerk 
A comprehensive current and historical look at this legislative body and its [...] »
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 
Explore the history of science and technology, maritime history, and the [...] »
Students Abroad 
If you're lucky enough to be able to arrange an international trip, know [...] »
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Deserters in the Civil War 
What happened to Civil War deserters after they deserted?
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