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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 19th Century in Print: Books 
What were people reading around the time of the Civil War?
[...] »The American Experience 
Discover briefs on more than 60 iconic points in U.S. history.
[...] »Clash of Cultures in the 1910s and 1920s 
Supported by images and documents, this essay explores the culture wars of [...] »
History Quiz
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Theatre of the People 
Through performing art, U.S. minorities assert their identities. Answer [...] »
Constitution Day 
Securing the blessings of liberty for ourselves and for posterity—answer [...] »
The Blue and the Grey (and Red and Green and Yellow) 
What do you think Civil War uniforms looked like? They varied more than you [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
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Federal teaching resources
National Atlas 
Explore maps that enable you to better understand the country that you live [...] »
National Museum of Natural History ![Photo, . . . trephining [sic]. . . , 1926, Library of Congress](/sites/default/files/styles/splash_thumb_images/public/NationalMuseumNH432x240.jpg?itok=rqsMmArM "Photo, The crude method of trephining [sic] with the sharpened edge of a stone practiced by peoples living in Peru some 500 or 600 years ago is revealed by the skulls at the National Museum, 1926, Library of Congress")
Don't let "natural history" scare you away! The museum covers anthropology [...] »
Students Abroad 
If you're lucky enough to be able to arrange an international trip, know [...] »
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Rock Paper Scissors 
Gamester extraordinaire Comte de Rochambeau?
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