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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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Presidents of the United States - POTUS 
Compare inauguration promises or cabinet members. See the image of the [...] »
American Journeys 
Firsthand accounts of exploration range from Viking stories to early 19th- [...] »
LexisNexis 
Search news articles, court cases, journals, broadcast transmissions, polls [...] »
History Quiz
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The "Daisy" Ad 
Johnson, Goldwater, and the politics of fear.
[...] »Who Won the War (of 1812)? 
How do textbooks from different countries treat the War of 1812?
[...] »Native American Heritage Month: Questioning Photos 
Photographs capture how someone appeared at one moment in time. But who [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era 
The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »
Labor and Trade in Colonial America 
Was colonial trade really triangular? What kinds of work did colonists do, [...] »
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 
Learn about the men who fought for American ideals and survived.
[...] »National Museum of African Art 
Approach African American history and culture through African art.
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Breaking the Confederate Line at Antietam 
Hour by hour account of how Union Generals moved on the battlefield at [...] »