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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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American Civil War Manuscript Guides 
Through these writings, you can see how soldiers saw themselves as actors in [...] »
Supreme Court Historical Society 
The U.S. Supreme Court has shaped American ideals into practice since 1789, [...] »
Material History of American Religion Project 
Learn about American material culture and its relation to the nation's [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Manias of the Gilded Age 
Fads, crotchets, crazes, rages, and cultural fevers. Test your knowledge of [...] »
Europe Encounters the Western Hemisphere 
Can you answer these questions about the "exploration race" that brought [...] »
Give Me (Nuclear) Shelter 
How much do you know about these iconic emblems of Cold War fears?
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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 [...] »
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Tennessee Valley Authority 
Read the act that gave way to the Tennessee Valley Authority, a major New [...] »
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden 
Modern art isn't impossible to understand. Approach it as the product of its [...] »
U.S. Postal Service 
Come rain or shine, the mail must go through, bringing information and [...] »
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Civil War Peace Offers 
Olive branches from the North? Did the United States ever negotiate possible [...] »