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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 Wizard of Oz: An American Fairy Tale 
We're off to see the wizard! Discover the cultural impact of L. Frank Baum's [...] »
The Joshua Lederberg Papers 
What contributions has bacterial geneticist Joshua Lederberg made to science [...] »
Slaves and the Courts, 1740-1860 
Delve into the complex history of slavery and the law with this collection [...] »
History Quiz
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Carriages and Wagons 
Trade in your old Cabriolet for a new 1876 Landau? Test your knowledge of [...] »
Fashion Maven 
Do you have your mother's—and her mother's—fashion sense?
[...] »Presidents Day: Growing Up to Be President 
Even American presidents were babies once!
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Panic of 1873 
Beginning in Europe, the Panic of 1873 quickly spread to the United States [...] »
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
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Federal teaching resources
National Museum of African American History and Culture 
What does it mean to be an American? Answer this question through the lens [...] »
Federal Judicial Center 
The Federal Judicial Center is the education and research agency for federal [...] »
Federal Judiciary 
Can’t tell an affadavit from an acquittal? Learn the legal lingo.
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The Auto Industry Goes to War 
Domestic automotive manufacturing took a back seat to military transport [...] »