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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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Today in History 
A daily exhibit which showcases a particular event in American History each [...] »
The Capital and the Bay, ca. 1600-1925 
What picture have people painted of the Washington, D.C. in written works? [...] »
American Variety Stage: Vaudeville and Popular Entertainment, 1870-1920 
Follows the development of popular entertainment forms from the 1870s to the [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Charters for Colonies 
To legally exist, English colonies needed charters from the monarchy. Answer [...] »
Textbook Twisters: Cuban Missile Crisis 
The Cuban Missile Crisis was one of the greatest conflicts between the US [...] »
Which Witch? 
Words constantly evolve and change over time. What did "witch" mean to these [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 
Learn about the men who fought for American ideals and survived.
[...] »National Museum of African Art 
Approach African American history and culture through African art.
[...] »Federal Judiciary 
Can’t tell an affadavit from an acquittal? Learn the legal lingo.
[...] »Ask a Historian
Success and Failure in the New World 
Why did some colonies in the New World succeed while others faded away?
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