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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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American Journeys 
Firsthand accounts of exploration range from Viking stories to early 19th- [...] »
Brooklyn's Eighteenth-Century Lott House 
Conduct your own "virtual dig" of a Dutch farmhouse.
[...] »Linus Pauling and the Race for DNA: A Documentary History 
Meet Linus Pauling, from his Nobel prizes to his "dirty laundry."
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Test your history knowledge
Early Telephone Etiquette 
Should you leave your hat on when you talk on the telephone?
[...] »Go West, Young Woman! 
Men and women both settled the West. Answer these questions on women’s [...] »
Naming Colonial History 
Everyone knows what "American Revolution" means. But can you identify these [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Modern Civil Rights Movement: A River of Purposeful Anger 
Textbooks are silent about defining race and racism, even though the modern [...] »
Panic of 1873 
Beginning in Europe, the Panic of 1873 quickly spread to the United States [...] »
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 
Explore the history of science and technology, maritime history, and the [...] »
Federal Aviation Administration 
The FAA regulates air safety and influences the development of civil [...] »
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden 
Modern art isn't impossible to understand. Approach it as the product of its [...] »
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Divided Loyalties? 
How citizenship determines eligibility for the U.S. presidency.
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