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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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Martin Luther King Jr. Papers Project 
More than 1,400 speeches, sermons, and other writings of Martin Luther King [...] »
Letters from an Iowa Soldier in the Civil War 
Read a firsthand account of army life during the Civil War. See the battles [...] »
Black Past 
Begin your exploration of African American history with this web portal, [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Early Telephone Etiquette 
Should you leave your hat on when you talk on the telephone?
[...] »Memorial Day: The Poppy Puzzle 
Do you know the history of this symbol?
[...] »Riding the Rails 
How many cows could a cowcatcher catch, if a cowcatcher could catch cows? [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Women's Reform Movement 
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »
Denmark Vesey 
Tried and executed in 1822, along with many other slaves, for a plotted [...] »
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Secret Service 
How did the Secret Service begin protecting our leaders and solving crimes [...] »
Federal Aviation Administration 
The FAA regulates air safety and influences the development of civil [...] »
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence 
More than 1,600 learning resources from the federal government sorted by [...] »
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Civil War Peace Offers 
Olive branches from the North? Did the United States ever negotiate possible [...] »