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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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The Case of Sacco and Vanzetti 
Criminal history, the Jazz Age, and the Red Scare all in one legal case. [...] »
Images of Battle: Selected Civil War Letters 
Relive major Civil War battles through the words of the soldiers who fought [...] »
Documents in Law, History, and Government 
Houses more than 3,500 full-text documents addressing the legal, economic, [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
A Culture Productive of Infinite Wretchedness 
How did the American colonies get addicted to growing tobacco?
[...] »Close Up on Hispanic American Heritage 
Take a look at these fragments from U.S. history. What are they? Where do [...] »
Reading Photographs: Snow Day 
When was this winter photo taken? See what clues you can spot!
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era 
The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Federal Highway Administration 
Do you fit today's transportation norms? Do you reside in a suburb or a city [...] »
U.S. Fire Administration 
Give historical fires perspective through modern statistics.
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Spanish Louisiana vs. Great Britain 
Spain pursuing its own goals against Great Britain.
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