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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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George Washington Papers, 1741-1799 
Presents the largest set of original Washington documents in the world.
[...] »The Great Seattle Fire 
Delve into photographic evidence of the damage caused by the 1889 Great [...] »
Teach Women's History Project 
Provides teaching and reference materials on the women's rights movement of [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Reading a Cartoon: Nast's "Milk Tickets for Babies" 
What do you see in this 1876 cartoon?
[...] »Close Up on Hispanic American Heritage 
Take a look at these fragments from U.S. history. What are they? Where do [...] »
Stamping Out Free Speech? 
The Stamp Act of 1765 had colonists crying foul. Answer these questions [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Women's Reform Movement 
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Marine Corps 
Why are the Marines known as "America's 911 Force"? Explore this division of [...] »
Selective Service System 
Did you know that the draft was used in times of peace, as well as war?
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American Indian Women 
Different kinds of power in different cultures. Perceptions of dignified and [...] »