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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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John Brown's Holy War 
A variety of resources focused on the life and times of infamous [...] »
Stephen Foster's Sketchbook 
Ever wondered what a composer's drafts look like? View Foster's sketchbook [...] »
Densho: The Japanese American Legacy Project 
Explore this archive of over 110 video interviews on Japanese American [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
The Royal We: Princesses of the Past 
Daughters of rulers and subjects of history...are these statements on women [...] »
Exploration and Innovation 
Crossing vast oceans required specialized tools and knowledge. Discover more [...] »
Airplane Meals 
Think you're a post-WWII expert? Test your knowledge with this quiz on the [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era 
The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »
Labor and Trade in Colonial America 
Was colonial trade really triangular? What kinds of work did colonists do, [...] »
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Federal teaching resources
Anacostia Community Museum 
What is community? What does it do for us, and how does it shape who we are [...] »
Society for History in the Federal Government 
Represents historians across executive, judicial, and congressional [...] »
Smithsonian 
What can 19 museums, nine research centers, and the National Zoo offer your [...] »
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Burr-Hamilton Duel 
Was it illegal? Was it dishonorable? Was it a duel or was it murder?
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