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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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Images of African Americans from the Cook Collection of Photographs 
What might your life have been like as an African American in Virginia c. [...] »
From Haven to Home: 350 Years of Jewish Life in America 
Peruse this online exhibit on the history of Jewish life in the United [...] »
The American Revolution and Its Era: Maps and Charts 
See Revolutionary War-era maps evolve from draft to completion.
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Victory Vegetables 
WWII Victory Gardens allowed citizens to raise food...and wage war!
[...] »Classroom Glory 
Does the movie "Glory" depict historical accuracy or wholesale fiction?
[...] »Saving Daylight 
Politicians get hot under the collar when discussing the hottest of topics— [...] »
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The Modern Civil Rights Movement: A River of Purposeful Anger 
Textbooks are silent about defining race and racism, even though the modern [...] »
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Team Ships 
Learn the basic steps to building and commissioning a Navy vessel.
[...] »Central Intelligence Agency 
You've seen spy movies, but what is the real history of U.S. [...] »
National Museum of African American History and Culture 
What does it mean to be an American? Answer this question through the lens [...] »
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Baptist Origins 
Protestant or not?
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