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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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Jews in America: Our Story 
Explores the history of Jews in America from the 17th century to the present [...] »
Crisis at Fort Sumter 
Work through the Fort Sumter crises alongside our nation's leaders.
[...] »Freedom Trail Foundation 
Studying the American Revolution? How about walking Boston's Freedom Trail? [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Presidential Moments: Inaugural Addresses 
Can you match these famous first words with their presidential speakers?
[...] »Manias of the Gilded Age 
Fads, crotchets, crazes, rages, and cultural fevers. Test your knowledge of [...] »
Spot the President: Presidential Campaign Ads 
Decide whether these statements on the more-than-50-year-old tradition of [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
Jim Crow Segregation: The Difficult and Anti-Democratic Work of White Supremacy 
The fight against segregation and its discriminatory practices does not [...] »
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Federal Trade Commission 
Keeping businesses on the straight and narrow. Discover more about the [...] »
National Portrait Gallery 
Allow students to "meet" their favorite historical figures.
[...] »Students Abroad 
If you're lucky enough to be able to arrange an international trip, know [...] »
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Texas and Mexico: Centers for Cultural Collision 
In 1821, Anglo settlers migrated to Texas en masse. Discover the profound [...] »