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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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Foreign Relations of the United States (FRUS), 1861-1960 
Presents digitized selections from the official record of major declassified [...] »
Eagle Eye Citizen 
Build students' historical thinking skills and civic understand using [...] »
Journals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition 
Presents the complete text of the Nebraska edition of the Lewis and Clark [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Monuments to a Dream: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorials 
Answer these questions about memorials to the life and ideals of MLK.
[...] »The Royal We: Princesses of the Past 
Daughters of rulers and subjects of history...are these statements on women [...] »
American Myths: Christopher Columbus 
In 1492, what did Columbus really do?
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Question textbook narratives
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era 
The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »
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Students Abroad 
If you're lucky enough to be able to arrange an international trip, know [...] »
Federal Aviation Administration 
The FAA regulates air safety and influences the development of civil [...] »
National Museum of American History 
See our history come to life within the expansive exhibits and educational [...] »
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Jewish Immigration During the Revolutionary War 
Just before the Revolution, between 2,000 and 3,000 Jews lived in the [...] »