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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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Voices of the Colorado Plateau 
There's more to the West than cowboys.
[...] »A More Perfect Union 
Was Japanese American internment constitutional? Explore the Japanese [...] »
Images of Native Americans 
Illustrations follow European interpretations of Native Americans, through [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Historical Improbabilities 
Truth is stranger than fiction, they say. Can you tell the difference?
[...] »A-mouldering in the Grave 
"John Brown's Body" keeps reappearing. What do you know about the song?
[...] »Riding the Rails 
How many cows could a cowcatcher catch, if a cowcatcher could catch cows? [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Women's Reform Movement 
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Atlas 
Explore maps that enable you to better understand the country that you live [...] »
Library of Congress 
The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world, the nation's [...] »
Federal Emergency Management Agency 
When the weather's not on our side, FEMA's there to lend a hand.
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How Much Have Federal Census Takers Made Through the Years? 
Accounting for the counters.
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