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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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Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia 
Although painful to view, racist memorabilia reminds us of past mindsets [...] »
Early American Imprints, Series II: Shaw-Shoemaker, 1801-1819 
Uncover novels, readers, hymnals, almanacs, diaries, maps, treaties, and [...] »
Federal Township Plats of Illinois, 1804-1891 
View maps created during the early stages of surveying Illinois.
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Stamping Out Free Speech? 
The Stamp Act of 1765 had colonists crying foul. Answer these questions [...] »
Pre-Modern Pop Music 
Before "pop" music reigned supreme, jazz and ragtime amassed great public [...] »
Discovering Christopher Columbus 
Christopher Columbus—a legend without a face? Answer these questions about [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era 
The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden 
Modern art isn't impossible to understand. Approach it as the product of its [...] »
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 
Learn about the men who fought for American ideals and survived.
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The U.S. Census counts everyone! It creates a current image of the nation [...] »
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The Origins of the Service Flag 
Discover what the symbols on these flags stand for.
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