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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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Manuscripts from the Federal Writers' Project, 1936-1940 
Read the life histories of a range of U.S. citizens, compiled by the WPA's [...] »
Jonathan Edwards Online 
Jonathan Edwards was the grandfather of Aaron Burr, and entrenched in the [...] »
Thomas Jefferson Papers 
The largest collection of original Jefferson documents in the world. Really [...] »
History Quiz
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Presidents Day: Growing Up to Be President 
Even American presidents were babies once!
[...] »Historical Improbabilities 
Truth is stranger than fiction, they say. Can you tell the difference?
[...] »Past Rebel Lines 
Benedict Arnold wasn't the only spy in the American Revolution. Take this [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Panic of 1873 
Beginning in Europe, the Panic of 1873 quickly spread to the United States [...] »
Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era 
The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Institutes of Health 
Repository for the history of the federal agency, medical profession, and [...] »
Students Abroad 
If you're lucky enough to be able to arrange an international trip, know [...] »
U.S. Census Bureau 
The U.S. Census counts everyone! It creates a current image of the nation [...] »
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Decisive Battles in the War of Independence 
What were the most important battles of the American Revolution?
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