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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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First Century of the First State University: The Creation of UNC 
Primary sources document the history of the University of North Carolina at [...] »
The Official George and Ira Gershwin Website 
Discover the works of songwriting brothers Ira and George Gershwin.
[...] »Historical Maps of the United States 
A collection of U.S. and military maps useful for a variety of research.
[...] »History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Close Up on Hispanic American Heritage 
Take a look at these fragments from U.S. history. What are they? Where do [...] »
Historical Improbabilities 
Truth is stranger than fiction, they say. Can you tell the difference?
[...] »Baseball in Black and White 
Baseball might be America's favorite past time, but it has not always been [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Jim Crow Segregation: The Difficult and Anti-Democratic Work of White Supremacy 
The fight against segregation and its discriminatory practices does not [...] »
Women's Reform Movement 
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Park Service 
Lesson plans, essays, multimedia, activities, and artifacts of U.S. heritage [...] »
U.S. Department of Education 
Use the resources offered by the Department of Education to help you become [...] »
Anacostia Community Museum 
What is community? What does it do for us, and how does it shape who we are [...] »
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Taxation to Revolution 
It was reasoned that no colonists could fear an act that made them drink [...] »