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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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Lower East Side Tenement Museum 
From 1863 to 1935, this tenement building housed working immigrant families [...] »
Communism in Washington State--History and Memory Project 
Communist Russia. Communist China. Communist Washington?
[...] »Diary, Correspondence, and Papers of Robert "King" Carter, 1701-1732 
Offers letters and diary entries by Robert "King" Carter (16631732), [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Past Rebel Lines 
Benedict Arnold wasn't the only spy in the American Revolution. Take this [...] »
Memorial Day: The Poppy Puzzle 
Do you know the history of this symbol?
[...] »Constitution Day 
Securing the blessings of liberty for ourselves and for posterity—answer [...] »
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 [...] »
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation 
Service-learning and history don't have to be exclusive. Consider the [...] »
Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery 
American art makes the interpretive nature of historical knowledge clear. [...] »
Government Printing Office 
GPO is the Federal Government's resource for preserving and providing access [...] »
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Friendly Fire 
Fratricide and allied questions. In the heat of battle, mistakes happen.
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