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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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Union Army Project 
Presents medical and mortality statistics and records on 35,747 white males [...] »
The Supreme Court 
The Supreme Court is the final law of the land. Uncover its intricacies with [...] »
The Uses & Abuses of the Constitution 
What role did the Constitution play in the Clinton impeachment, women's [...] »
History Quiz
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Women at War 
Women have fought in every U.S. war, but only recently have they gained [...] »
Celebrate More Than St. Patrick 
The Irish contributed more to the U.S. than shamrocks and folktales.
[...] »Stumbling Down the Road to Health 
It seemed like a good idea at the time . . . which “healthful” ingredients [...] »
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 [...] »
Women's Reform Movement 
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Secret Service 
How did the Secret Service begin protecting our leaders and solving crimes [...] »
National Atlas 
Explore maps that enable you to better understand the country that you live [...] »
U.S. House of Representatives, Office of the Clerk 
A comprehensive current and historical look at this legislative body and its [...] »
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Defining Dred Scott 
Who was Dred Scott, and what was the significance of his case?
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