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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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African Americans in the Spanish Civil War 
Why would you volunteer to fight in another country's war? Was it a display [...] »
Dime Novels and Penny Dreadfuls 
Cover art and full texts from dime novels preserve the popular culture of an [...] »
e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia 
There's far more to West Virginia than stereotypes suggest. Why not take [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
African American History Month: Civil Rights Worldwide 
These African American civil rights activists affected more than the U.S. [...] »
Vaccinations: Rites of Passage 
Have you had your shots? Which childhood diseases do these public [...] »
Black Days in the Market 
The Stock Market Crash of 1929 opened the curtain on the Great Depression. [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Jim Crow Segregation: The Difficult and Anti-Democratic Work of White Supremacy 
The fight against segregation and its discriminatory practices does not [...] »
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Archives and Records Administration 
With more than 10 billion items addressing U.S. history, you're bound to [...] »
Federal Judicial Center 
The Federal Judicial Center is the education and research agency for federal [...] »
Small Business Association 
What is the FAR? Looking for copies of small business laws? Well, you have [...] »
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Why Was the Boston Tea Party Not Stopped by British Troops? 
To some extent, the Boston Tea Party was the result of unintended [...] »