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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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Voices from the Days of Slavery: Former Slaves Tell Their Stories 
Hear the recollections of ex-slaves and freedmen in their own voices.
[...] »Seattle Black Panther Party History and Memory Project 
Who exactly were the Black Panthers? Explore the history and memories of the [...] »
Humor's Edge 
Use modern political cartoons to introduce analysis of recent events.
[...] »History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Food 50 Years Ago 
Is your favorite food a recent invention?
[...] »Thanksgiving: Presidential Turkeys 
How many turkeys have presidents pardoned?
[...] »In Dr. King's Words 
People can identify (some of) the words of Martin Luther King Jr. Can you [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
Labor and Trade in Colonial America 
Was colonial trade really triangular? What kinds of work did colonists do, [...] »
Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era 
The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Portrait Gallery 
Allow students to "meet" their favorite historical figures.
[...] »Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden 
Modern art isn't impossible to understand. Approach it as the product of its [...] »
Central Intelligence Agency 
You've seen spy movies, but what is the real history of U.S. [...] »
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Religious Orders of Women in New France 
Lives dedicated to teaching and nursing.
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