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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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American Time Capsule: Three Centuries of Broadsides and Printed Ephemera 
This site furnishes more than 10,000 items of ephemera from the U.S. and [...] »
Maryland Digital Cultural Heritage 
Explore the history of Maryland, from Edgar Allen Poe to the War of 1812. [...] »
First American West: The Ohio River Valley, 1750-1820 
Explore sources from the mid-18th-to-early-19th-century European migration [...] »
History Quiz
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Socks to War 
Even humble, everyday artifacts have a rich place in history.
[...] »Saving Daylight 
Politicians get hot under the collar when discussing the hottest of topics— [...] »
Exploration and Innovation 
Crossing vast oceans required specialized tools and knowledge. Discover more [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
Panic of 1873 
Beginning in Europe, the Panic of 1873 quickly spread to the United States [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Federal Emergency Management Agency 
When the weather's not on our side, FEMA's there to lend a hand.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 
The government acts for fauna as well as society. When did this start? Why [...] »
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Boston's Bloody Affray 
A struggle over naming a struggle—when and where did the Boston Massacre [...] »