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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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The Primeline Midi Library 
Browse more than 630 ragtime Midi files.
[...] »American President: An Online Reference Resource 
Presents detailed information on all 43 of the nation's presidents.
[...] »Brooklyn in the Civil War 
What role did Brooklyn play in the War Between the States?
[...] »History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Remembering All Veterans 
Veterans Day is for everyone who fought for the U.S.—including those who [...] »
Veterans Day: Medals and Merit 
You know the Purple Heart, but can you identify these honors?
[...] »American Myths: Christopher Columbus 
In 1492, what did Columbus really do?
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Denmark Vesey 
Tried and executed in 1822, along with many other slaves, for a plotted [...] »
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives 
Did you know that there is a specific law enforcement agency for firearm [...] »
Military History 
The U.S. Armed Forces maintain multiple historical offices within each [...] »
National Museum of American History 
See our history come to life within the expansive exhibits and educational [...] »
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Slavery in Colonial British North America 
Slavery in colonial America was not an exclusively Southern institution.
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