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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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Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia 
Although painful to view, racist memorabilia reminds us of past mindsets [...] »
Finishing the Dream: Learning from the Civil Rights Era 
This collection of short videos recognizes the civil rights movement as [...] »
SCETI: Schoenberg Center for Electronic Text and Image 
Search and browse a collection of resources covering topics ranging from the [...] »
History Quiz
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Socks to War 
Even humble, everyday artifacts have a rich place in history.
[...] »Presidential Moments: Hail to the Chief Nicknames 
Fond or far-fetched, everyone has one—but as president, nicknames garner the [...] »
Westward Expansion: Image vs. Reality 
East or West? See if you can determine which region produced these images on [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Tet Offensive 
American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »Labor and Trade in Colonial America 
Was colonial trade really triangular? What kinds of work did colonists do, [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Museum of African Art 
Approach African American history and culture through African art.
[...] »Government Printing Office 
GPO is the Federal Government's resource for preserving and providing access [...] »
Military History 
The U.S. Armed Forces maintain multiple historical offices within each [...] »
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History of the Occult in America 
Historians studying the hidden spirits of religion in America
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