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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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Africans in America 
Trace the history of Africans in America through Reconstruction, with 245 [...] »
China and the United States: From Hostility to Engagement, 1960-1998 
Trace U.S.-China relations from the 60s through present day.
[...] »Arizona State Museum 
Can't get to Arizona? You can still see local Native American artifacts [...] »
History Quiz
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Charters for Colonies 
To legally exist, English colonies needed charters from the monarchy. Answer [...] »
Dance, But Not That Way . . . 
Do you know how to dance the Sleigh Bell Polka? Learn the proper way to [...] »
Give Me (Nuclear) Shelter 
How much do you know about these iconic emblems of Cold War fears?
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Modern Civil Rights Movement: A River of Purposeful Anger 
Textbooks are silent about defining race and racism, even though the modern [...] »
Jim Crow Segregation: The Difficult and Anti-Democratic Work of White Supremacy 
The fight against segregation and its discriminatory practices does not [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Museum of African Art 
Approach African American history and culture through African art.
[...] »Social Security Administration 
Explore both the history of the SSA itself and that of the Social Security [...] »
Federal Aviation Administration 
The FAA regulates air safety and influences the development of civil [...] »
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Rock Paper Scissors 
Gamester extraordinaire Comte de Rochambeau?
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