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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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Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers 
What happened between 1880 and 1910 in the area where you live?
[...] »Minnesota Maps Online 
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The Daguerreian Society 
Have you ever thought of teaching your students the history of photography [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Past Rebel Lines 
Benedict Arnold wasn't the only spy in the American Revolution. Take this [...] »
To the Source! 
Where do historians turn for historical evidence?
[...] »Exploration and Innovation 
Crossing vast oceans required specialized tools and knowledge. Discover more [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Modern Civil Rights Movement: A River of Purposeful Anger 
Textbooks are silent about defining race and racism, even though the modern [...] »
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »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 [...] »
National Museum of American History 
See our history come to life within the expansive exhibits and educational [...] »
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Slavery in Colonial British North America 
Slavery in colonial America was not an exclusively Southern institution.
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