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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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From Slavery to Freedom: The African-American Pamphlet Collection, 1822-1909 
Peruse an extensive collection of pamphlets related to African-American life [...] »
Union or Secession: Virginians Decide 
Trace Virginia's route to secession in the Civil War with more than 200 [...] »
Congress for the New Urbanism 
What is New Urbanism, and does it effect you? Will it affect the way you buy [...] »
History Quiz
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Voices of Women's Reform 
There’s more to it than Seneca Falls.
[...] »Classroom Glory 
Does the movie "Glory" depict historical accuracy or wholesale fiction?
[...] »The Many Roots of African American Cooking 
Africa, Europe, and North America—mix, and serve. Explore the foods that [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Panic of 1873 
Beginning in Europe, the Panic of 1873 quickly spread to the United States [...] »
Labor and Trade in Colonial America 
Was colonial trade really triangular? What kinds of work did colonists do, [...] »
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
National Resources
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National Institute for Literacy 
Do you have struggling readers in your class? Try incorporating literacy [...] »
National Museum of African American History and Culture 
What does it mean to be an American? Answer this question through the lens [...] »
Presidents of the United States 
The White House offers historic photos and biographies of its past and [...] »
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The "Cradle" of America? 
Historians often consider Puritan New England a model for the development of [...] »