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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 Vietnam War Declassification Project 
An extensive collection of primary documents pertaining to the American [...] »
Internet Moving Images Archive 
Reproduces a privately held collection of American ephemeral films produced [...] »
July 1942: United We Stand 
See how the federal government promoted nationalism in a widespread media [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Reading a Cartoon: Nast's "Milk Tickets for Babies" 
What do you see in this 1876 cartoon?
[...] »United We Stand: Industry and Famous Strikes 
Stand up (or sit down) for better working conditions! Test your knowledge of [...] »
Memorial Day: The Poppy Puzzle 
Do you know the history of this symbol?
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Question textbook narratives
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
The Modern Civil Rights Movement: A River of Purposeful Anger 
Textbooks are silent about defining race and racism, even though the modern [...] »
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Peace Corps 
Explore world and U.S. history simultaneously through universal development [...] »
Center for Disease Control and Prevention 
For when those historical figures suffered conditions you don't recognize. [...] »
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How Did "Colonel" Become "Ker-nul"? 
The pronunciation devil is in the historical details.
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