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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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The Dramas of Haymarket 
Written in the form of a drama, this website takes visitors through the [...] »
George Percival Scriven: An American in Bohol, The Philippines, 1899-1901 ![Photo, [Children Playing], Duke University](/sites/default/files/styles/splash_thumb_images/public/GeorgePercivalScriven432x240.jpg?itok=XyeBvHIW "Photo, [Children Playing], Duke University")
Witness the U.S. Army's occupation of Bohol through the eyes of officer [...] »
The Lone Woman and Last Indians Digital Archive 
Explore over 450 primary source documents related to the story of the Lone [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Riding the Rails 
How many cows could a cowcatcher catch, if a cowcatcher could catch cows? [...] »
A Symbol of Friendship 
The cherry trees in Washington, DC were a gift from Japan. What does their [...] »
Victory Vegetables 
WWII Victory Gardens allowed citizens to raise food...and wage war!
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Question textbook narratives
Women's Reform Movement 
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »
The Modern Civil Rights Movement: A River of Purposeful Anger 
Textbooks are silent about defining race and racism, even though the modern [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. House of Representatives, Office of the Clerk 
A comprehensive current and historical look at this legislative body and its [...] »
Social Security Administration 
Explore both the history of the SSA itself and that of the Social Security [...] »
Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum 
Design embodies both artistic ingenuity and responses to everyday problems [...] »
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The Reason Behind the "Stars and Bars" 
Find out how this battle flag came into being.
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