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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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New York Public Library Picture Collection Online 
Support visual learners with a selection of more than 30,000 historical [...] »
Pioneering the Upper Midwest: Rare Books c. 1820-1910 
Explore Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin life through rare books.
[...] »Washington History 
Make this your first stop for topics related to Washington state history! [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Exploration and Innovation 
Crossing vast oceans required specialized tools and knowledge. Discover more [...] »
Back to School 
Binders, buses, and backpacks—consider the history of these back-to-school [...] »
Spot the President: Presidential Campaign Ads 
Decide whether these statements on the more-than-50-year-old tradition of [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »Women's Reform Movement 
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »
The Tet Offensive 
American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Postal Service 
Come rain or shine, the mail must go through, bringing information and [...] »
National Park Service 
Lesson plans, essays, multimedia, activities, and artifacts of U.S. heritage [...] »
U.S. Senate Historical Office 
Political cartoons, photos, oral histories, artifacts, essays, and facts. [...] »
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Forty Acres and a Mule 
The origin of the "Sherman Reservation" in Special Field Order No. 15, by [...] »