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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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Getting the Message Out! National Political Campaign Materials, 1840-1860 
What were common presidential campaign strategies between 1840 and 1860?
[...] »Northern Visions of Race, Region, and Reform in the Press 
Investigate racial issues during and after the Civil War through letters, [...] »
American Originals Part II 
Introduce students to 25 documents selected by the National Archives for [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Constitution Day 
Securing the blessings of liberty for ourselves and for posterity—answer [...] »
Theatre of the People 
Through performing art, U.S. minorities assert their identities. Answer [...] »
By the Numbers: Election Maps 
What can historical election maps tell us? Take a look at the electoral vote [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
Panic of 1873 
Beginning in Europe, the Panic of 1873 quickly spread to the United States [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum 
Design embodies both artistic ingenuity and responses to everyday problems [...] »
Government Printing Office 
GPO is the Federal Government's resource for preserving and providing access [...] »
U.S. Postal Service 
Come rain or shine, the mail must go through, bringing information and [...] »
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The History of History 
"Historian" wasn't always a career path—only in the 19th century did it [...] »