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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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Mexican-American War and the Media 
More than 5,500 transcribed newspaper articles related to the Mexican- [...] »
Touring Turn-of-the-Century America 
This database of images literally offers snapshots of late 19th to early [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Presidential Valentines 
The politics of love—answer these questions about valentines to and from U.S [...] »
Memorial Day: The Poppy Puzzle 
Do you know the history of this symbol?
[...] »Plays You Won't See in the Superbowl 
Football has always been a great American sport, but how much do you know [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Denmark Vesey 
Tried and executed in 1822, along with many other slaves, for a plotted [...] »
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
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Federal teaching resources
National Atlas 
Explore maps that enable you to better understand the country that you live [...] »
National Agricultural Statistics Service 
Why did George Washington start gathering national data on agriculture?
[...] »Central Intelligence Agency 
You've seen spy movies, but what is the real history of U.S. [...] »
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How Did "Colonel" Become "Ker-nul"? 
The pronunciation devil is in the historical details.
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