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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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African-Americans--Biography, Autobiography, and History 
Read a selection of the world's greatest speeches by prominent African [...] »
Ballyhoo!: Posters as Portraiture 
Think of all the celebrity advertisements you see everyday. Why pick that [...] »
History of Presidential Elections Site 
Provides a wealth of information on US presidential elections, with a [...] »
History Quiz
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Vaccinations: Rites of Passage 
Have you had your shots? Which childhood diseases do these public [...] »
To the Source! 
Where do historians turn for historical evidence?
[...] »American Myths: Christopher Columbus 
In 1492, what did Columbus really do?
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
The Modern Civil Rights Movement: A River of Purposeful Anger 
Textbooks are silent about defining race and racism, even though the modern [...] »
Labor and Trade in Colonial America 
Was colonial trade really triangular? What kinds of work did colonists do, [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Military History 
The U.S. Armed Forces maintain multiple historical offices within each [...] »
Federal Judiciary 
Can’t tell an affadavit from an acquittal? Learn the legal lingo.
[...] »Team Ships 
Learn the basic steps to building and commissioning a Navy vessel.
[...] »Ask a Historian
Union Cavalry 
The development of the Union cavalry forces was behind that of the [...] »