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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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Freedmen's Bureau Online 
Read about crimes committed in the former Confederate states between 1865 to [...] »
1896: The Presidential Campaign 
Follow the contentious election of 1896 with close to 100 political cartoons [...] »
AMERICAN REVOLUTION 2019 
Browse educational videos, lesson plans, and primary sources detailing the [...] »
History Quiz
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First Impressions: The U.S. and Japan 
In 1854, Japan signed a treaty with the U.S. How did the U.S. and Japan see [...] »
Reading Photographs: Snow Day 
When was this winter photo taken? See what clues you can spot!
[...] »When Whales Lit the World 
Up to the 20th century, whalers provided oil for the industrial revolution. [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
Panic of 1873 
Beginning in Europe, the Panic of 1873 quickly spread to the United States [...] »
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Agricultural Statistics Service 
Why did George Washington start gathering national data on agriculture?
[...] »U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 
Learn about the men who fought for American ideals and survived.
[...] »Preserve America 
Preserve America is a White House initiative uniting the work of 11 federal [...] »
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The Many Faces of Immigration 
American is built upon immigration. However, attitudes about immigration [...] »