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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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The Papers of George Washington 
An excellent introduction to the papers of George Washington, including [...] »
Brooklyn Daily Eagle Online (1841-1902) 
Explore the history of Brooklyn, 1841 through 1902, with historical [...] »
Voices from the Days of Slavery: Former Slaves Tell Their Stories 
Hear the recollections of ex-slaves and freedmen in their own voices.
[...] »History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
United We Stand: Industry and Famous Strikes 
Stand up (or sit down) for better working conditions! Test your knowledge of [...] »
The Royal We: Princesses of the Past 
Daughters of rulers and subjects of history...are these statements on women [...] »
Pre-Modern Pop Music 
Before "pop" music reigned supreme, jazz and ragtime amassed great public [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Women's Reform Movement 
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Society for History in the Federal Government 
Represents historians across executive, judicial, and congressional [...] »
Presidents of the United States 
The White House offers historic photos and biographies of its past and [...] »
Peace Corps 
Explore world and U.S. history simultaneously through universal development [...] »
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With or Without Slavery? 
Forcing the issue in Bleeding Kansas. The Lecompton Constitution, slavery, [...] »