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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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Bethlehem Digital History Project 
Imagine life as a Moravian in Bethlehem, PA.
[...] »Shaping the Constitution 
What role did Virginia play in defining the U.S. and upholding rights we now [...] »
History of the American West, 1860-1920 
More than 30,000 photographs capture life in Colorado from 1860 to 1920.
[...] »History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
History of Hidden Killers: Epidemics in America 
Wherever people go, disease is sure to follow. Answer these questions about [...] »
Stumbling Down the Road to Health 
It seemed like a good idea at the time . . . which “healthful” ingredients [...] »
Reading Photographs: MacArthur and Hirohito 
How would you have planned this photograph if you were General MacArthur? [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era 
The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
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Federal teaching resources
Selective Service System 
Did you know that the draft was used in times of peace, as well as war?
[...] »Military History 
The U.S. Armed Forces maintain multiple historical offices within each [...] »
National Agricultural Statistics Service 
Why did George Washington start gathering national data on agriculture?
[...] »Ask a Historian
The New World: A Stage for Cultural Interaction 
Religion and profit were driving motivations behind European colonization. [...] »