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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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Fats Waller Forever Digital Exhibit 
Meet legendary jazz pianist Fats Waller. Be at the forefront of musical [...] »
Harrisburg's Old 8th Ward 
Visit the businesses and meet the people of Harrisonburg, PA's 8th Ward.
[...] »African American Women 
Read the memoirs and letters of three 19th-century African American women on [...] »
History Quiz
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Sand, Sea, and Oil: Operation Desert Storm 
It's in the name: "Desert." How did the environment affect the Persian Gulf [...] »
Monuments to a Dream: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorials 
Answer these questions about memorials to the life and ideals of MLK.
[...] »Black Days in the Market 
The Stock Market Crash of 1929 opened the curtain on the Great Depression. [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
Denmark Vesey 
Tried and executed in 1822, along with many other slaves, for a plotted [...] »
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Bureau of Labor Statistics 
Is your grandfather more likely to be working now than he would have been in [...] »
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum 
Commemorate the lives of the millions of people murdered during the [...] »
National Center for Education Statistics 
Ever wondered about the numbers behind the latest teaching trends?
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The Era of Reform 
Was the antebellum period the height of reform movements in U.S. history? [...] »