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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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Harvesting the River 
Explore river life—with a particular focus on food harvesting.
[...] »Archives of African American Music and Culture 
Interested in jazz, hip hop, blues, doo-wop, spirituals, or rock? Explore [...] »
At Home in the Heartland ![Photo, [African-American] women weighing wire coils, 1919, NARA](/sites/default/files/styles/splash_thumb_images/public/splash-wr-illinois.jpg?itok=UqMKItN9 "Photo, [African-American] women weighing wire coils and recording weights, to establish wage rates, April 16, 1919, NARA")
Learn about family life and social history in the northern Midwest.
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To the Source! 
Where do historians turn for historical evidence?
[...] »Food 50 Years Ago 
Is your favorite food a recent invention?
[...] »Exploration and Innovation 
Crossing vast oceans required specialized tools and knowledge. Discover more [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Women's Reform Movement 
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
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
Architect of the Capitol 
What do our buildings tell us about ourselves? Take a spin around this [...] »
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 
Explore the history of science and technology, maritime history, and the [...] »
National Air and Space Museum 
Fly me to the moon became a famous Frank Sinatra line. NASA also made this a [...] »
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Fine Line Between Thief and Entrepreneur 
Explore the fine line between Captains of Industry and Robber Barons and how [...] »