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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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Illinois During the Gilded Age 
Listen to, read, and sing sources from the Gilded Age canvassing women, [...] »
Gilder Lehrman Center for the Study of Slavery, Resistance, and Abolition 
What was said, written, and drawn about slavery? Gain a more complete image [...] »
Our Documents 
Presents 100 milestone documents in American history, from the Richard Henry [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Exploration and Innovation 
Crossing vast oceans required specialized tools and knowledge. Discover more [...] »
Veterans Day: Medals and Merit 
You know the Purple Heart, but can you identify these honors?
[...] »Playing History 
Board games preserve the past in squares, paper money, and toy tokens. [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Federal Judiciary 
Can’t tell an affadavit from an acquittal? Learn the legal lingo.
[...] »National Museum of American History 
See our history come to life within the expansive exhibits and educational [...] »
Presidents of the United States 
The White House offers historic photos and biographies of its past and [...] »
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Remember the Alamo 
How did the Alamo happen?
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