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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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Tennessee 4 Me 
Three years in the making, this project of the Tennessee State Museum [...] »
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site Virtual Museum Exhibit 
What was life like in abolitionist Frederick Douglass's home in Washington, [...] »
Prairie Settlement: Nebraska Photographs and Family Letters 
Nearly 3,500 images and approximately 318 letters illuminate life on the [...] »
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Exploration and Innovation 
Crossing vast oceans required specialized tools and knowledge. Discover more [...] »
The Royal We: Princesses of the Past 
Daughters of rulers and subjects of history...are these statements on women [...] »
Column A and Column B 
In the 19th century, no one expected Chinese food to take off in the United [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Labor and Trade in Colonial America 
Was colonial trade really triangular? What kinds of work did colonists do, [...] »
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
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National Center for Education Statistics 
Ever wondered about the numbers behind the latest teaching trends?
[...] »Social Security Administration 
Explore both the history of the SSA itself and that of the Social Security [...] »
National Air and Space Museum 
Fly me to the moon became a famous Frank Sinatra line. NASA also made this a [...] »
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Manifest Destiny: Creating an American Identity 
Discover how the concept of a "Manifest Destiny" shaped American perceptions [...] »