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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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Naval History and Heritage Command 
Teach U.S. Navy history using photographs, paintings, documents, oral [...] »
Inventing Entertainment: The Early Innovations of the Edison Companies 
Early motion pictures, sound recordings, and related materials document [...] »
Finding Precedent: The Impeachment of Andrew Johnson 
Search this archive from the Harper's Weekly for a firsthand view [...] »
History Quiz
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Theatre of the People 
Through performing art, U.S. minorities assert their identities. Answer [...] »
Potent Quotables: Every Vote Counts 
After more than two centuries of citizenship, much has been said about [...] »
A Culture Productive of Infinite Wretchedness 
How did the American colonies get addicted to growing tobacco?
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Question textbook narratives
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Postal Service 
Come rain or shine, the mail must go through, bringing information and [...] »
Smithsonian 
What can 19 museums, nine research centers, and the National Zoo offer your [...] »
Team Ships 
Learn the basic steps to building and commissioning a Navy vessel.
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Spain in the American Revolution 
The enemy of my enemy is my friend—what was Spain's role (and motivation) in [...] »