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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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Material History of American Religion Project 
Learn about American material culture and its relation to the nation's [...] »
A Sailor's Life for Me! 
Explore Old Ironsides—live the life of a ship's boy or learn about the [...] »
The Dramas of Haymarket 
Written in the form of a drama, this website takes visitors through the [...] »
History Quiz
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By the Numbers: Election Maps 
What can historical election maps tell us? Take a look at the electoral vote [...] »
Give Me (Nuclear) Shelter 
How much do you know about these iconic emblems of Cold War fears?
[...] »The Garden of Infants 
Kindergarten came to America in the 19th century on a wave of German [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »Jim Crow Segregation: The Difficult and Anti-Democratic Work of White Supremacy 
The fight against segregation and its discriminatory practices does not [...] »
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
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Federal Resources for Educational Excellence 
More than 1,600 learning resources from the federal government sorted by [...] »
U.S. Senate Historical Office 
Political cartoons, photos, oral histories, artifacts, essays, and facts. [...] »
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 
Explore the history of science and technology, maritime history, and the [...] »
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Jewish Immigration During the Revolutionary War 
Just before the Revolution, between 2,000 and 3,000 Jews lived in the [...] »