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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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Famous Trials

Presents balanced treatments of over 50 prominent court trials, including [...] »

AMERICAN REVOLUTION 2019

Browse educational videos, lesson plans, and primary sources detailing the [...] »

Online Nevada Encyclopedia
screenshot of the map of Nevada used in the opening of the TV show Bonanza

This website showcases images of the Silver State and supplements historical [...] »

History Quiz

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Lewis Hine: Caption Critique

Does a caption change the meaning of a photograph?

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United We Stand: Industry and Famous Strikes

Stand up (or sit down) for better working conditions! Test your knowledge of [...] »

Plays You Won't See in the Superbowl

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Beyond the Textbook

Question textbook narratives
Denmark Vesey
An official report of the trials of sundry Negroes, 1822

Tried and executed in 1822, along with many other slaves, for a plotted [...] »

Causing the Civil War
Postcard, Train Load of Cotton for Export, South, 1902-1903, NYPL

Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?

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Women's Reform Movement
Print, A downright gabbler, or a goose that deserves to be hissed, 1829

The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »

National Resources

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National Endowment for the Humanities

Meet the largest governmental funder of humanities programs in the U.S.

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Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
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More than 1,600 learning resources from the federal government sorted by [...] »

Presidents of the United States

The White House offers historic photos and biographies of its past and [...] »

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Intertwined Development: Railroads and Political Parties

The influence of the booming rail system on the growth and development of [...] »