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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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Labor Arts 
What role has art had in the depiction and reality of U.S. labor?
[...] »Conservation and Environmental Maps 
Looking for maps with an environmental focus? Try here.
[...] »Coming of Age in the Twentieth Century, Stories from Minnesota and Beyond 
What can oral histories tell us about girlhood, adolescence, and more in the [...] »
History Quiz
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The Royal We: Princesses of the Past 
Daughters of rulers and subjects of history...are these statements on women [...] »
African American History Month: Civil Rights Worldwide 
These African American civil rights activists affected more than the U.S. [...] »
Presidential Moments: Inauguration 
The first day on the new job is difficult for everybody—including U.S. [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
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John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Team Ships 
Learn the basic steps to building and commissioning a Navy vessel.
[...] »Selective Service System 
Did you know that the draft was used in times of peace, as well as war?
[...] »National Museum of American History 
See our history come to life within the expansive exhibits and educational [...] »
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New England Puritans 
Trying to build a New Jerusalem on the coast of Massachusetts.
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