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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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Illinois Digital Archives 
Primary sources on Illinois history with an emphasis on residential and [...] »
The 3Cities Project 
Examine the nexus of representation, modernity, and urban life.
[...] »Wisconsin Local History and Biography Articles Collection 
Search Wisconsin newspapers mainly from 1860 through 1940.
[...] »History Quiz
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Riding the Rails 
How many cows could a cowcatcher catch, if a cowcatcher could catch cows? [...] »
Europe Encounters the Western Hemisphere 
Can you answer these questions about the "exploration race" that brought [...] »
Theatre of the People 
Through performing art, U.S. minorities assert their identities. Answer [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Tet Offensive 
American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »
Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era 
The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Geological Survey 
How has land use altered over time, and what did the explorers encounter? [...] »
U.S. Air Force 
From pilots to shuttle central command, how does the Air Force fulfill its [...] »
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum 
Commemorate the lives of the millions of people murdered during the [...] »
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The Proclamation of 1763 
Discover the history behind this important Proclamation by King George III [...] »