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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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America Votes: Presidential Campaign Memorabilia 
Follow presidential campaigns through the years with this collection of [...] »
After the Day of Infamy 
Listen to more than 12 hours of oral interviews taken in the first three [...] »
New Jersery History Partnership Project 
Use New Jersey during the American Revolution as a national microcosm.
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Fly Away Jim Crow 
Equality requires more than a Proclamation. Try to answer these questions on [...] »
Yo, Ho, Ho and a . . . Bushel of Oysters? 
Shellfish pirates stole from the rich to feed themselves—and make a little [...] »
Which Witch? 
Words constantly evolve and change over time. What did "witch" mean to these [...] »
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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 [...] »
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
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Federal teaching resources
U.S. House of Representatives, Office of the Clerk 
A comprehensive current and historical look at this legislative body and its [...] »
Federal Judiciary 
Can’t tell an affadavit from an acquittal? Learn the legal lingo.
[...] »National Postal Museum 
When going postal is actually a good thing! Explore the Museum's extensive [...] »
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Mundane Lives and Extreme Adventures 
What were the primary concerns of English colonists in early 17th-century [...] »