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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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Freedmen's Bureau Online 
Read about crimes committed in the former Confederate states between 1865 to [...] »
The Official Leonard Bernstein Site 
Explore the life of a major classical conductor.
[...] »Without Sanctuary: Photographs and Postcards of Lynching in America 
An assemblage of more than 80 photographs and postcards of lynchings, from [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Who Won the War (of 1812)? 
How do textbooks from different countries treat the War of 1812?
[...] »Reading Photographs: Snow Day 
When was this winter photo taken? See what clues you can spot!
[...] »Constitution Day Count 
How does the Constitution measure up to other important documents in U.S. [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era 
The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »
The Tet Offensive 
American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Portrait Gallery 
Allow students to "meet" their favorite historical figures.
[...] »Architect of the Capitol 
What do our buildings tell us about ourselves? Take a spin around this [...] »
National Institute for Literacy 
Do you have struggling readers in your class? Try incorporating literacy [...] »
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Union Cavalry 
The development of the Union cavalry forces was behind that of the [...] »