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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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Frederick Douglass National Historic Site Virtual Museum Exhibit 
What was life like in abolitionist Frederick Douglass's home in Washington, [...] »
Colonial Connecticut Records, 1636-1776 
Explore the 15-volume Public Records of the Colony of Connecticut, from [...] »
Faces of Science: African Americans in the Sciences 
Search over 200 prominent African American scientists.
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Test your history knowledge
Presidents Day: Growing Up to Be President 
Even American presidents were babies once!
[...] »Riding the Rails 
How many cows could a cowcatcher catch, if a cowcatcher could catch cows? [...] »
Women's History Month: Picturing Pocahontas 
What do you picture when you hear her name?
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era 
The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. House of Representatives, Office of the Clerk 
A comprehensive current and historical look at this legislative body and its [...] »
U.S. Geological Survey 
How has land use altered over time, and what did the explorers encounter? [...] »
National Archives and Records Administration 
With more than 10 billion items addressing U.S. history, you're bound to [...] »
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Jewish Immigration During the Revolutionary War 
Just before the Revolution, between 2,000 and 3,000 Jews lived in the [...] »