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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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Lawrence Denny Lindsley Photographs 
What did the Seattle area, mining, hunting, and portraiture look like c. [...] »
The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture 
The website provides valuable resources for teachers that illuminate key [...] »
The Hartford Black History Project 
Follow the formation of the African American community in the city of [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Which Witch? 
Words constantly evolve and change over time. What did "witch" mean to these [...] »
Fly Away Jim Crow 
Equality requires more than a Proclamation. Try to answer these questions on [...] »
Memorializing Memorials 
How do we relate to national memorials? Photographs can show us how we want [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Panic of 1873 
Beginning in Europe, the Panic of 1873 quickly spread to the United States [...] »
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
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Federal teaching resources
U.S. Senate Historical Office 
Political cartoons, photos, oral histories, artifacts, essays, and facts. [...] »
Smithsonian 
What can 19 museums, nine research centers, and the National Zoo offer your [...] »
Selective Service System 
Did you know that the draft was used in times of peace, as well as war?
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Civil Rights Sit-in 
"Local custom" was at odds with company policy in Jackson, MS.
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