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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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Today in History 
A daily exhibit which showcases a particular event in American History each [...] »
Liberty! The American Revolution 
The companion site to a PBS documentary, this website is a useful resource [...] »
Slaves and the Courts, 1740-1860 
Delve into the complex history of slavery and the law with this collection [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Thanksgiving: Presidential Turkeys 
How many turkeys have presidents pardoned?
[...] »Voices in the Whirlwind 
To each prophet, a certain way of speaking. Match civil rights leaders with [...] »
New World Wonders 
How did explorers describe the plants and animals they discovered in America [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
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
National Archives and Records Administration 
With more than 10 billion items addressing U.S. history, you're bound to [...] »
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives 
Did you know that there is a specific law enforcement agency for firearm [...] »
National Agricultural Statistics Service 
Why did George Washington start gathering national data on agriculture?
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The Fighting Canadiens 
Discover how French Canadians reacted to the American Revolution.
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