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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 Washington Papers, 1741-1799 
Presents the largest set of original Washington documents in the world.
[...] »American Museum of Photography 
View fantastic photography throughout the ages in over 15 exhibits.
[...] »American Originals Part II 
Introduce students to 25 documents selected by the National Archives for [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
The California Gold Rush 
"Seeing the elephant" in California.
[...] »Socks to War 
Even humble, everyday artifacts have a rich place in history.
[...] »In Dr. King's Words 
People can identify (some of) the words of Martin Luther King Jr. Can you [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Tet Offensive 
American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »
Jim Crow Segregation: The Difficult and Anti-Democratic Work of White Supremacy 
The fight against segregation and its discriminatory practices does not [...] »
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives 
Did you know that there is a specific law enforcement agency for firearm [...] »
Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery 
American art makes the interpretive nature of historical knowledge clear. [...] »
Selective Service System 
Did you know that the draft was used in times of peace, as well as war?
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Booth's Reason for Assassination 
In an attempt to salvage a failed Confederate agenda, John Wilkes Booth [...] »