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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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Seattle General Strike Project 
In 1919, Seattle workers launched the first general strike in U.S. history. [...] »
HSI: Historical Scene Investigation 
Ever wanted to be Sherlock Holmes? Look at history the way a detective looks [...] »
People with a History: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans* History ![Photo, [Men reading Gay magazine], 1971, Kay Tobin, New York Public Library](/sites/default/files/styles/splash_thumb_images/public/peoplewitha432x240.jpg?itok=nkJnS2NJ "Photo, [Men reading Gay magazine], 1971, Kay Tobin, New York Public Library Digital Gallery")
Use this extensive resource as a starting point for all inquiries into [...] »
History Quiz
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Presidential Moments: Inaugural Addresses 
Can you match these famous first words with their presidential speakers?
[...] »Monuments to a Dream: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorials 
Answer these questions about memorials to the life and ideals of MLK.
[...] »As American as Mom… 
You know Mother's Day is all about mom, but do you know the history of the [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Tet Offensive 
American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »
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
U.S. Secret Service 
How did the Secret Service begin protecting our leaders and solving crimes [...] »
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum 
Commemorate the lives of the millions of people murdered during the [...] »
Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum 
Design embodies both artistic ingenuity and responses to everyday problems [...] »
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The "Cradle" of America? 
Historians often consider Puritan New England a model for the development of [...] »