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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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Center for Archaeological Studies 
Showcases archaeological excavations at Mobile and elsewhere in Alabama [...] »
The Urban Landscape ![Photo, Black Durham [Jourdan Transfer] [Folder 12 picture 1], Duke University](/sites/default/files/styles/splash_thumb_images/public/urbanlandscape432x240.jpg?itok=u0zwqjkU "Photo, Black Durham [Jourdan Transfer] [Folder 12 picture 1], Duke University")
View photographs of a variety of urban landscapes.
[...] »Daguerreotype Portraits and Views, 1839-1864 
Examples of early photographs preserve the likenesses of cities, famous [...] »
History Quiz
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We the People . . . Rarely Agree 
What does the Constitution mean to you? Match each quote to the historical [...] »
Which Witch? 
Words constantly evolve and change over time. What did "witch" mean to these [...] »
From War to Revolution 
Can you answer these questions on figures who took part in the French and [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Women's Reform Movement 
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »
Labor and Trade in Colonial America 
Was colonial trade really triangular? What kinds of work did colonists do, [...] »
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Air and Space Museum 
Fly me to the moon became a famous Frank Sinatra line. NASA also made this a [...] »
U.S. Fire Administration 
Give historical fires perspective through modern statistics.
[...] »U.S. Secret Service 
How did the Secret Service begin protecting our leaders and solving crimes [...] »
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"Mapping" Primary and Secondary Sources 
Is this map a primary source? Or is it secondary? How can you tell?!
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