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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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1896: The Presidential Campaign 
Follow the contentious election of 1896 with close to 100 political cartoons [...] »
The Atomic Bomb and the End of World War II 
What alternatives were suggested to dropping nuclear weapons on Japan? What [...] »
Finishing the Dream: Learning from the Civil Rights Era 
This collection of short videos recognizes the civil rights movement as [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
California or Bust 
Who went west when? Answer questions about migration from 1935 to 2000.
[...] »A Symbol of Friendship 
The cherry trees in Washington, DC were a gift from Japan. What does their [...] »
Women in the Lab (and the Field) 
Marie Curie and Jane Goodall—you may know these female scientists, but can [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Marine Corps 
Why are the Marines known as "America's 911 Force"? Explore this division of [...] »
U.S. Air Force 
From pilots to shuttle central command, how does the Air Force fulfill its [...] »
National Atlas 
Explore maps that enable you to better understand the country that you live [...] »
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Was There an African American President Before Barack Obama? 
Historians cannot claim to prove beyond doubt that occurrences in the past [...] »