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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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Oneida Indian Nation: Culture and History 
Meet the Oneida, and discover their role in the Revolutionary War and War of [...] »
Northern Visions of Race, Region, and Reform in the Press 
Investigate racial issues during and after the Civil War through letters, [...] »
Nature Transformed: The Environment in American History 
Beautiful scenery or impassable peaks? These 17 in-depth essays analyze how [...] »
History Quiz
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A-mouldering in the Grave 
"John Brown's Body" keeps reappearing. What do you know about the song?
[...] »Close Up on Hispanic American Heritage 
Take a look at these fragments from U.S. history. What are they? Where do [...] »
To the Source! 
Where do historians turn for historical evidence?
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Labor and Trade in Colonial America 
Was colonial trade really triangular? What kinds of work did colonists do, [...] »
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Selective Service System 
Did you know that the draft was used in times of peace, as well as war?
[...] »U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 
Learn about the men who fought for American ideals and survived.
[...] »National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
Since its inception, NASA has accomplished many scientific and technological [...] »
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Civilization is All Relative 
Common misconceptions of the classification of civilization are debunked. [...] »