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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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Pluralism and Unity 
Explore the clash of ideas and ideologies in early 20th century America.
[...] »Public Papers of the Presidency 
From Herbert Hoover to George W. Bush—discover the public messages, [...] »
The Underground Railroad 
Travel the Underground Railroad with this interactive website.
[...] »History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
New World Wonders 
How did explorers describe the plants and animals they discovered in America [...] »
Remembering All Veterans 
Veterans Day is for everyone who fought for the U.S.—including those who [...] »
Reading a Cartoon: Nast's "Milk Tickets for Babies" 
What do you see in this 1876 cartoon?
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
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
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 
The government acts for fauna as well as society. When did this start? Why [...] »
Federal Trade Commission 
Keeping businesses on the straight and narrow. Discover more about the [...] »
National Museum of African American History and Culture 
What does it mean to be an American? Answer this question through the lens [...] »
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The Possible Path of Barnard Bee 
Examination of counterfactual questions and how they are used in historical [...] »