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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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History Quiz
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Women's Reform Movement 
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Labor and Trade in Colonial America 
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Denmark Vesey 
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National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Museum of African American History and Culture 
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U.S. Postal Service 
Come rain or shine, the mail must go through, bringing information and [...] »
National Museum of African Art 
Approach African American history and culture through African art.
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Little Wolf and President Grant 
Why did Little Wolf, a Cheyenne leader, go to Washington in 1873?
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