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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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George Catlin and His Indian Gallery 
Explore the meeting of the Plains Indians and Anglo Americans through the [...] »
Gilmer Civil War Maps Collection 
Explore the Civil War-era South through hand-drawn maps and renderings.
[...] »Our Documents 
Presents 100 milestone documents in American history, from the Richard Henry [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Baseball in Black and White 
Baseball might be America's favorite past time, but it has not always been [...] »
By the Numbers: Election Maps 
What can historical election maps tell us? Take a look at the electoral vote [...] »
Reading Photographs: Snow Day 
When was this winter photo taken? See what clues you can spot!
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Modern Civil Rights Movement: A River of Purposeful Anger 
Textbooks are silent about defining race and racism, even though the modern [...] »
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Marine Corps 
Why are the Marines known as "America's 911 Force"? Explore this division of [...] »
U.S. Department of Education 
Use the resources offered by the Department of Education to help you become [...] »
Team Ships 
Learn the basic steps to building and commissioning a Navy vessel.
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A Trail of 4,000 Tears 
Discover the ramifications of the Indian Removal Act of 1830.
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